CaGaSiH is an experimental compound combining calcium, gallium, silicon, and hydrogen—a rare hybrid material that bridges semiconductor and hydride chemistry. This composition sits at the intersection of III-V semiconductor research and metal hydride science, making it of primary interest to materials researchers exploring novel bandgap engineering, hydrogen storage mechanisms, or wide-bandgap semiconductor alternatives rather than established industrial production. The material remains largely in the research phase; its practical adoption would depend on demonstrating advantages in optoelectronic devices, photovoltaic applications, or hydrogen-based energy systems over conventional gallium arsenide, silicon, or hydride competitors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 8,782.9 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,517 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.05090 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4250 | eV/atom | — |