Barium molybdate (BaMoO₄) is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the scheelite-structure family of molybdates, valued for its optical and thermal properties in specialized applications. It is primarily used in phosphor systems for cathode ray tubes and fluorescent applications, as well as in optical materials and high-temperature ceramics where chemical stability and luminescent properties are advantageous. BaMoO₄ offers advantages over alternative molybdates in applications requiring specific refractive indices and thermal shock resistance, though it remains primarily a specialty material in niche optical and electronic device sectors rather than high-volume structural applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 46.11 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 23.25 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.996 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.809 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.04043 | eV/atom | — |