Ba₄TaSe is an ternary ceramic compound containing barium, tantalum, and selenium, belonging to the family of mixed-metal chalcogenides. This is a research-phase material primarily studied for its potential in thermoelectric and electronic applications rather than established industrial production. Interest in this compound stems from its crystal structure and electronic properties within the broader class of chalcogenide ceramics, which are investigated as alternatives to traditional semiconductors and thermoelectric materials, particularly where high-temperature stability or specific band-gap characteristics are needed.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2066 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.249 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.506 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.7754 | eV/atom | — |