Ba₄ScSb is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining barium, scandium, and antimony, representing a member of the rare-earth and post-transition metal ceramic family. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial use, being investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric devices and solid-state electronics where its specific crystal structure and electronic properties could offer advantages in heat-to-electricity conversion or semiconducting applications. The barium-based composition positions it within emerging ceramic systems that balance thermal and electrical properties differently than conventional oxides or chalcogenides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.625 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.521 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.8012 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3207 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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