BaSi2
semiconductorBarium disilicide (BaSi₂) is an intermetallic semiconductor compound belonging to the alkaline-earth silicide family, characterized by a hexagonal crystal structure. While primarily a research material rather than a widespread commercial product, BaSi₂ has attracted significant attention in photovoltaic and thermoelectric applications due to its narrow bandgap and potential for efficient solar energy conversion. Its potential advantages over conventional semiconductors stem from earth-abundant constituent elements and favorable optical properties for solar spectrum absorption, making it a candidate for next-generation thin-film solar cells and energy harvesting devices, though production and performance optimization remain active areas of investigation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | — | - | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | — | eV | — | — | |
| ↳ | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — | |
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | — | µV/K | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |