BaAu(IO3)5 is a mixed-metal iodate compound containing barium, gold, and iodate (IO3−) groups, classified as a semiconductor. This is a research-phase material rather than an established industrial compound; it belongs to the family of metal iodates and mixed-valence metal oxyanion compounds that are being explored for their electronic and optical properties. The material may be investigated for photocatalytic applications, nonlinear optical devices, or as a precursor phase in materials synthesis, though it currently lacks established high-volume industrial use.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.320 | eV | — |