BaMoO4

ceramic

· BaMoO4

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.

scintillation detectorsradiation detectionmedical imagingoptical coatingscatalytic substrateshigh-density ceramics

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.1754	lb/in³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	3.996	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.000	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries	-2.619	eV/atom	—
↳	-2.775	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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BaMoO4

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental