BaGe

BaGe is a thermodynamically stable metallic intermetallic compound formed from barium and germanium.

BaGe
Crystal structure of BaGe
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About BaGe

BaGe is a metallic intermetallic compound composed of barium and germanium. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural configuration within the binary system of these two elements. Its metallic nature suggests high electrical conductivity, making it an interesting candidate for fundamental studies in solid-state physics and materials science.

With a significant number of reported structures across multiple databases, this compound is a well-documented subject for researchers investigating phase stability and structural diversity. Its ability to maintain stability under varying conditions highlights its importance in understanding the bonding interactions between alkaline earth metals and group fourteen elements.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

Metallic / not reported

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

46
4 databases, 12 space groups
Validation

Cross-Source DFT Agreement

How well independent DFT databases agree on the thermodynamics of BaGe. Tight agreement means computed properties can be trusted without re-running calculations.

Agreement Score

1.00 / 1.00
Trust tier: medium

Hull Spread

0.000 eV
EAH spread across sources

Sources Compared

2
jarvis, materials_project

Space Group Consensus

All match
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting BaGe.

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 BaGe is used.

Fundamental materials researchSolid-state physics studiesAlloy development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is BaGe?

BaGe is a thermodynamically stable metallic intermetallic compound formed from barium and germanium.

More questions
What is BaGe used for?
BaGe is used in fundamental materials research, solid-state physics studies, and alloy development.
What is the band gap of BaGe?
BaGe is computed to be metallic (no band gap) in the reported DFT structures.
Is BaGe a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Computed band structures report no gap, so it is metallic.
Is BaGe thermodynamically stable?
Yes — BaGe sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of BaGe are known?
46 structures of BaGe are reported across 4 databases, spanning 12 distinct space groups.
How is BaGe synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for BaGe include sol gel, solid state (6 procedures documented).
What elements does BaGe contain?
BaGe contains Ba and Ge (2 elements).
Where does the data for BaGe come from?
BaGe data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a standalone entry in this specific context, BaGe serves as a primary reference point for the binary barium-germanium system, demonstrating the structural complexity that can arise from these elemental combinations.

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

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