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.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1690 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.9833 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1505 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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