BaSnTe is a ternary ceramic compound combining barium, tin, and tellurium elements, belonging to the class of chalcogenide ceramics. This material is primarily of research interest for thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications, where its crystal structure and electronic properties are investigated for potential use in solid-state energy conversion and infrared detection systems. Engineers considering BaSnTe should note it remains largely experimental; it is evaluated in specialized laboratories rather than established in high-volume industrial production, making it relevant primarily for advanced materials research and next-generation device development rather than conventional engineering applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 20.21 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -5.890 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.973 | 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) | 0.8712 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4005 | eV/atom | — |