Al4Ca1 is an intermetallic compound in the aluminum-calcium system, classified as a semiconductor material. This is a research-phase compound studied primarily in materials science and solid-state physics contexts rather than established in conventional industrial production. Intermetallic compounds in the Al-Ca family are of interest for lightweight structural applications and electronic properties, though Al4Ca1 specifically remains largely in exploratory phases with potential applications in advanced alloys, thermoelectric devices, or photonic materials depending on doping and processing methods.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 56.60 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -5.300 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000700 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2800 | eV/atom | — |