Ca(ZnAs)₂ is a ternary ceramic compound belonging to the chalcopyrite family, composed of calcium, zinc, and arsenic. This material is primarily of research and materials science interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in semiconductor and optoelectronic devices where its electronic bandgap and crystalline structure may offer advantages in niche high-performance contexts. The compound exemplifies a class of multinary semiconductors being investigated for photovoltaic conversion, radiation detection, and specialized electronic applications where conventional binary or ternary semiconductors face limitations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 57.47 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 35.78 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)2 entries | 24.27 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 19.06 range 14.86–23.26median of 2 measurements | - | — | ||
Electronic Dielectric Tensor(ε∞) | Matrix (redacted) | - | — | ||
Total Dielectric Tensor(ε) | Matrix (redacted) | - | — |