Ca₁₀As₆ is a calcium arsenide compound belonging to the semiconductor family, specifically an intermetallic phase with potential applications in advanced electronic and optoelectronic devices. This material is primarily of research interest rather than a commercial standard, as it represents an underexplored region of the Ca-As phase diagram that may offer unique electrical or thermal properties distinct from conventional III-V semiconductors. Engineers would consider this compound in experimental contexts where calcium-based semiconductors or arsenide phases could provide advantages in band-gap engineering, thermal management, or cost reduction versus established alternatives like GaAs or InAs.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 48.69 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 14.27 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.04010 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.223 | eV/atom | — |