BaFe₄O₈ is an iron-barium oxide ceramic compound belonging to the magnetite family of magnetic oxides. This material is primarily of research interest for magnetic and electrical applications, where it exhibits ferrimagnetic behavior useful in electromagnetic device design. It appears in specialized applications requiring ceramic magnetic materials, though it remains less common than established alternatives like ferrites (e.g., nickel-zinc ferrites); engineers would select it for niche applications where its specific magnetic or thermal properties offer advantages over conventional magnetic ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1629 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2343 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.472 | eV/atom | — |