Ba4ZnSe

ceramic
· JVASP-64153· Ba4ZnSe

Ba₄ZnSe is a quaternary ceramic compound belonging to the mixed-metal selenide family, characterized by its combination of barium, zinc, and selenium elements in a specific stoichiometric ratio. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photonic applications, particularly in the infrared and wide-bandgap semiconductor space where its crystal structure and electronic properties may offer advantages in specialized detection or emission devices. Ba₄ZnSe represents an exploratory composition within the broader class of ternary and quaternary metal chalcogenides, which are being investigated as alternatives to conventional III–V semiconductors for next-generation optical and electro-optical systems.

infrared optics and sensingwide-bandgap semiconductorsexperimental photonic devicesceramic optoelectronicsmaterials research and development

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
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Density(ρ)
0.1690
lb/in³—
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.9833
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
0.1505
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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