Ca1Zn2P2 is a ternary semiconductor compound composed of calcium, zinc, and phosphorus, belonging to the family of phosphide semiconductors. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where its semiconducting properties and crystal structure make it a candidate for light-emitting devices, photodetectors, and potentially solar energy conversion. While not yet widely commercialized, phosphide semiconductors in this composition family are explored as alternatives to more conventional III-V semiconductors, offering potential advantages in cost, thermal stability, or band-gap engineering for specific wavelength applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 10,131.8 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,653.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.9064 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7690 | eV/atom | — |