Barium silicate (BaSi₄O₉) is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the silicate family, composed of barium oxide and silicon dioxide in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material is primarily investigated for applications requiring high-temperature stability and chemical inertness, particularly in specialized glass and ceramic coatings, refractory formulations, and as a precursor in advanced ceramic processing. Barium silicates are notable for their thermal shock resistance and low thermal expansion characteristics, making them attractive alternatives to conventional silicates in applications where thermal cycling or corrosive environments present challenges.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1337 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.498 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 8.707 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞) | 2.926 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.07381 | C/m² | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.00107 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.00156 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | -125.1 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 324.2 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.996 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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