BaCaGa₄O₈ is an oxyceramic compound belonging to the barium calcium gallate family, a specialized ceramic material primarily explored in research contexts for functional and electronic applications. This material is of particular interest in photonic and optical device research, where gallate-based ceramics are investigated for luminescent properties, scintillation applications, and potential use in radiation detection systems. Engineers consider such compounds when conventional oxides prove insufficient for high-performance optical or radiation-sensing roles, though maturity and commercial availability remain limited compared to established ceramic families.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1756 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.210 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -110.1 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.400 | eV/atom | — |