BaMgH4 is a complex metal hydride ceramic composed of barium, magnesium, and hydrogen, belonging to the family of intermetallic hydrides. This is primarily a research and development material studied for hydrogen storage applications, where its ability to reversibly absorb and release hydrogen makes it of interest for energy systems requiring dense hydrogen carriers. Unlike conventional ceramics used in structural applications, BaMgH4 is notable for its potential in clean energy technologies, though it remains largely in the experimental phase with ongoing investigation into its thermal stability, hydrogen release kinetics, and practical implementation challenges.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 1.880 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 990.0 | MPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.372 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.509 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4987 | eV/atom | — |