BaSiF6
ceramic· BaSiF6
Barium hexafluorosilicate (BaSiF₆) is an inorganic ceramic compound combining barium, silicon, and fluorine. It is primarily used as a specialized fluorine source and processing aid in industrial applications, particularly in metallurgy, glass manufacturing, and chemical processing where controlled fluorination or flux properties are needed. The material is valued for its chemical stability and effectiveness in high-temperature environments, though it remains a niche industrial chemical rather than a structural ceramic.
metallurgical flux and refiningglass and vitreous coatingschemical processing and fluorinationceramic binders and additivesspecialty industrial chemicals
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1573 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 7.933 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)3 entries | 8.780 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 7.109 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 5.294 range 2.263–8.325median of 2 measurements | - | — | ||
Electronic Dielectric Tensor(ε∞) | Matrix (redacted) | - | — | ||
Total Dielectric Tensor(ε) | Matrix (redacted) | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.000 | C/m² | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -102 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.671 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.