Ca₁Zn₂As₂ is a ternary semiconductor compound belonging to the II-II-V family of materials, combining calcium and zinc cations with arsenic anions in a defined crystal structure. This material is primarily of research and development interest for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where engineered bandgap and carrier transport properties are being explored as alternatives to more conventional binary semiconductors like GaAs. While not yet commercially dominant, this compound family is notable for potential use in heterojunction devices and as a platform for studying crystal growth and electronic properties in ternary systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 60.40 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 36.56 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.3117 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7000 | eV/atom | — |