Ba8Sn4 is an intermetallic compound belonging to the family of barium-tin phases, classified as a semiconductor with potential thermoelectric and electronic applications. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial use, with investigations focusing on its electronic band structure, thermal properties, and potential use in advanced energy conversion or semiconductor device applications. The barium-tin system represents an emerging area of materials science where intermetallics are being explored for next-generation thermoelectric devices and specialized electronic components.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 3,360.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,665 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00770 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6850 | eV/atom | — |