Ca2 C4

semiconductor

· Ca2 C4

Ca₂C₄ is a calcium carbide-family semiconductor compound with potential applications in wide-bandgap electronic and photonic devices. This material remains primarily in the research phase, being investigated for its semiconducting properties within the carbide material family, which is known for high thermal stability and potential use in high-temperature or high-power electronics where traditional semiconductors reach their limits. Engineers might consider this compound for emerging applications in ultraviolet optoelectronics or extreme-environment semiconductor devices, though it is not yet commercialized at scale and remains an experimental candidate requiring further development.

wide-bandgap semiconductorsUV optoelectronics (research)high-temperature electronics (developmental)extreme-environment devicescarbide semiconductor familymaterials research and prototyping

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	9,292.1	ksi	—
Shear Modulus(G)	4,180	ksi	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	2.452	eV	—

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Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.1800	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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Ca2 C4

Mechanical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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