Barium molybdate (BaMoO4) is an inorganic ceramic compound that belongs to the scheelite family of molybdates, characterized by a dense crystalline structure. It is primarily used in optical applications, particularly as a scintillation material for radiation detection systems and in specialized luminescent coatings, where its high density and photonic properties make it valuable for medical imaging, nuclear monitoring, and particle physics experiments. The material is also explored in catalytic applications and advanced ceramics, where it offers advantages in thermal stability and chemical resistance compared to alternative molybdate compounds.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.856 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.996 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -2.619 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -2.775 | eV/atom | — |