BaIn₂S₂ is a ternary ceramic compound belonging to the chalcogenide family, combining barium, indium, and sulfur in a layered crystal structure. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photonic applications, particularly in infrared detection and nonlinear optical devices, where its wide bandgap and sulfide chemistry offer potential advantages in mid-infrared transparency and frequency conversion. While not yet in widespread industrial production, BaIn₂S₂ represents an emerging platform for exploring semiconductor ceramics beyond conventional III-V compounds, with potential relevance to applications demanding thermal stability and broad spectral response in harsh environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1840 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3060 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8560 | eV/atom | — |