Ca₁Zn₅ is an intermetallic compound in the calcium-zinc system, representing a crystalline phase that forms at specific compositional ratios. This material belongs to the class of binary intermetallics and is primarily of research interest for understanding phase equilibria and material properties in the Ca-Zn system. Industrial applications remain limited, though calcium-zinc intermetallics are investigated for potential use in lightweight structural alloys, battery materials, and as precursors for advanced composite development where the unique crystal structure and thermodynamic stability could offer benefits over conventional single-element or simple binary phases.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00180 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2590 | eV/atom | — |