Ba2Zn

Ba2Zn is a thermodynamically stable metallic intermetallic compound formed from barium and zinc.

BaZn
Crystal structure of Ba2Zn
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ba2Zn

Ba2Zn is a metallic intermetallic compound composed of barium and zinc. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement of these two elements. Its metallic nature suggests high electrical conductivity, typical of its class of binary metallic systems.

The compound is characterized by significant structural diversity, with numerous reported configurations across various databases. This structural richness highlights the complex bonding environment between the alkaline earth metal and the transition metal, making it a subject of interest for fundamental materials research.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ba2Zn, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

Metallic / not reported

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
3 DFT sources

Structures

33
4 databases, 14 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting Ba2Zn.

Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where Ba2Zn is used.

Fundamental materials science researchAlloy development studiesSolid-state chemistry investigations
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ba2Zn, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ba2Zn?

Ba2Zn is a thermodynamically stable metallic intermetallic compound formed from barium and zinc.

More questions
What is Ba2Zn used for?
Ba2Zn is used in fundamental materials science research, alloy development studies, and solid-state chemistry investigations.
What is the band gap of Ba2Zn?
Ba2Zn is computed to be metallic (no band gap) in the reported DFT structures.
Is Ba2Zn a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Computed band structures report no gap, so it is metallic.
Is Ba2Zn thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ba2Zn sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ba2Zn are known?
33 structures of Ba2Zn are reported across 4 databases, spanning 14 distinct space groups.
How is Ba2Zn synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for Ba2Zn include sol gel, solid state (6 procedures documented).
What elements does Ba2Zn contain?
Ba2Zn contains Ba and Zn (2 elements).
Where does the data for Ba2Zn come from?
Ba2Zn data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a binary intermetallic, Ba2Zn serves as a representative example of the structural complexity that can arise when combining alkaline earth metals with transition metals. While it currently stands as a singular entry in this context, its position on the thermodynamic convex hull distinguishes it as a stable, well-defined phase within the broader landscape of barium-zinc alloys.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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