Al4Ca2Se8 is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining aluminum, calcium, and selenium in a 4:2:8 stoichiometry. This is a research-phase material studied within the broader context of mixed-metal selenides and wide-bandgap semiconductors, with potential applications in optoelectronics and solid-state device physics. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, compounds in this family are of interest for next-generation photovoltaics, detectors, and light-emitting applications where tunable bandgap and semiconductor properties are valuable.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.972 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.293 | eV/atom | — |