C4 Ca2 is an experimental semiconductor compound within the calcium-carbon material family, likely a calcium carbide or related phase, currently studied in research contexts rather than established commercial production. Interest in this material stems from potential applications in wide-bandgap semiconductors and thermoelectric devices, where calcium-based compounds offer alternatives to more conventional semiconductor materials. The material's notable stiffness characteristics make it a candidate for high-temperature or high-stress semiconductor applications, though further development and characterization would be needed before widespread engineering adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 58.06 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 26.27 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.243 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1860 | eV/atom | — |