Ca₂B₄C₄ is a quaternary ceramic compound combining calcium, boron, and carbon elements, belonging to the family of boron-carbon ceramics with potential semiconductor or wide-bandgap material characteristics. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, explored for high-temperature structural applications, electronic devices, and advanced composites where its thermal stability and hardness could provide advantages over conventional ceramics. Its boron-carbon framework suggests potential relevance to next-generation semiconductor or refractory applications, though practical engineering adoption remains limited pending further development and property validation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000400 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2850 | eV/atom | — |