Ba₄ZnGe is a quaternary ceramic compound combining barium, zinc, and germanium elements, representing a specialized composition within the broader family of mixed-metal oxides and intermetallic ceramics. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in electronic ceramics, photonic devices, or solid-state chemistry where specific crystal structures and electronic properties are required. The barium-zinc-germanium system is investigated for possible uses in optoelectronics, thermal management, or as a precursor phase in functional ceramic synthesis, though widespread commercial adoption remains limited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.655 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.8089 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.4167 | eV/atom | — |