Ca₂Co₂Si₂ is an experimental intermetallic semiconductor compound combining calcium, cobalt, and silicon in a 1:1:1 stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of ternary silicides and represents a research-phase composition with potential applications in thermoelectric and optoelectronic device development, where mixed-metal silicides are explored for their tunable electronic band structures and thermal transport properties. The material's semiconductor classification suggests potential use in solid-state devices where conventional semiconductors may be limited by thermal stability or cost.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 9,951.2 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,606 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01730 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5570 | eV/atom | — |