Barium niobate (BaNb₂O₆) is a complex oxide ceramic belonging to the perovskite-related family, composed of barium, niobium, and oxygen. It is primarily investigated for ferroelectric, piezoelectric, and dielectric applications in research and emerging technology contexts, where its structural properties make it a candidate for high-frequency capacitors, sensors, and electro-optic devices. While less established in high-volume production than classical ferroelectrics like PZT, barium niobate offers potential advantages in specific niche applications requiring stable ferroelectric behavior or tailored dielectric response across temperature ranges.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.400 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.480 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -253.2 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.982 | eV/atom | — |