BaLaSi₂ is a ternary ceramic compound combining barium, lanthanum, and silicon, belonging to the silicate ceramic family. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, investigated for potential applications in high-temperature structural ceramics and specialized optical or electronic applications where rare-earth-containing silicates offer unique property combinations. Engineers considering this material should note it represents an exploratory compound; its adoption would depend on specific property advantages in niche applications where barium-lanthanum silicate chemistry provides benefits over conventional alumina, zirconia, or other advanced ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1764 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.00100 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3791 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2545 | eV/atom | — |