CaIn is a binary intermetallic compound in the calcium-indium system, classified as a semiconductor material. This compound belongs to the broader family of alkaline earth-transition metal semiconductors and is primarily of research and experimental interest rather than established commercial production. CaIn and related calcium-indium phases are investigated for potential applications in optoelectronics, photovoltaics, and advanced semiconductor devices, leveraging the wide bandgap properties characteristic of calcium-based semiconductors; however, practical industrial adoption remains limited compared to mature III-V or II-VI semiconductor alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 5,376.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,713 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01230 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5480 | eV/atom | — |