Ba₆Zr₁O₈ is a barium zirconate ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth and transition-metal oxide family, typically studied as a solid electrolyte material and ionic conductor. This compound is primarily investigated in solid-state electrochemistry and energy storage research, where its oxygen-ion conducting properties make it a candidate for high-temperature fuel cells, electrolyzers, and oxygen sensors; it represents an alternative to more common yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) systems and is notable for its specific crystal structure and dopant potential in perovskite-related ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.612 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.948 | eV/atom | — |