Ba₆Br₄O₄ is an inorganic mixed-halide oxide semiconductor belonging to the rare-earth and alkaline-earth halide perovskite family. This is a research-stage compound under investigation for next-generation optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where the combination of barium, bromine, and oxygen is being studied to optimize bandgap tunability, carrier transport, and stability compared to lead-halide perovskites. Its potential lies in addressing toxicity and long-term degradation concerns of conventional perovskite materials, though it remains in early development and is not yet widely deployed in commercial applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.457 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.555 | eV/atom | — |