Ca₁Pt₅ is an intermetallic compound consisting of calcium and platinum in a 1:5 atomic ratio, classified as a semiconductor material. This compound is primarily of research interest rather than established commercial use, belonging to the family of platinum-based intermetallics that are studied for their electronic and structural properties. The material's notable stiffness and hardness characteristics make it potentially valuable for specialized applications requiring robust semiconducting behavior at elevated temperatures or in corrosive environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 25,425.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,686.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00690 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5580 | eV/atom | — |