Barium carbonate (BaCO₃) is an inorganic ceramic compound commonly used as a raw material and functional additive in high-temperature and electrochemical applications. It serves critical roles in glass manufacturing, ceramics processing, and battery technologies, where its thermal stability and chemical inertness are valued for preventing contamination and enhancing material properties. Engineers select barium carbonate when they need a thermally stable, non-reactive filler or precursor in demanding environments, particularly in applications requiring controlled decomposition behavior or suppression of alkali migration.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 8,458.9 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,946.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.828 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.370 | eV/atom | — |