BaHgSe4

ceramic
· JVASP-69184· BaHgSe4

BaHgSe₄ is a ternary chalcogenide ceramic compound combining barium, mercury, and selenium—a member of the rare earth and heavy metal selenide family used primarily in research contexts. This material is investigated for infrared optics and nonlinear optical applications due to its wide transparency window in the infrared spectrum and potential for frequency conversion devices. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, BaHgSe₄ represents an emerging candidate for specialized photonic and sensing systems where conventional semiconductors or transparent ceramics fall short.

infrared optics and windowsnonlinear optical devicesfrequency conversionthermal imaging componentsresearch and development

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Density(ρ)
0.2501
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.3073
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.4481
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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