Barium chloride (BaCl₂) is an ionic ceramic compound consisting of barium and chlorine, belonging to the halide ceramic family. While primarily used as a chemical precursor and in specialized applications, BaCl₂ exhibits moderate stiffness and density characteristics typical of ionic ceramics. In industrial settings, it serves niche roles in chemical synthesis, laboratory reagents, and specialty applications where its hygroscopic and soluble nature can be leveraged; however, its relatively low mechanical strength and moisture sensitivity limit its use compared to more robust ceramic alternatives like alumina or zirconia.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 3,370.7 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,701.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.09877 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.3664 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.656 | eV/atom | — |