Barium borate (BaB₂O₅) is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the borate family, typically processed as a crystalline or glassy phase material. It is primarily investigated in research contexts for optical, electronic, and thermal applications where barium-containing borates offer advantages in refractive index, thermal stability, and glass-forming ability. This material is notable for its potential in nonlinear optics, scintillation detectors, and specialized glass compositions where borate network flexibility combined with barium's heavy-element properties provides benefits over simpler silicate or aluminate alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.594 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2215 | eV/atom | — |