Barium tellurite (BaTeO₂) is an inorganic ceramic compound combining barium and tellurium oxides, belonging to the tellurite ceramic family. This material is primarily of research and specialized interest rather than established commodity use, with potential applications in optical, photonic, and electronic devices where tellurite ceramics offer advantages in refractive index, transparency, or radiation shielding. Engineers would consider barium tellurite for niche applications requiring tellurite's favorable optical properties or for exploratory work in advanced ceramics, though development maturity and cost relative to conventional alternatives typically limit its adoption to specific technical niches.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.223 | 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) | 0.6055 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.449 | eV/atom | — |