BaHgBr

ceramic
· JVASP-66580· BaHgBr

BaHgBr is a mixed halide ceramic compound combining barium, mercury, and bromine—a rare ternary ceramic in the halide family. This is primarily a research and exploratory material with limited commercial deployment; compounds in this family are investigated for specialized optical, electronic, or radiation detection applications where the heavy metal constituents (mercury, barium) and halide chemistry offer potential advantages. Engineers would consider such materials only in niche high-performance contexts where conventional alternatives cannot meet specific functional requirements, such as scintillation, photonic, or high-density shielding applications.

radiation detection (research)optical/photonic materials (experimental)high-density ceramicshalide-based compounds (exploratory)

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Density(ρ)
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.
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