Ca₂Cr₃O₈ is a mixed-valence calcium chromium oxide ceramic compound belonging to the family of chromium-based oxides, typically encountered as a research material rather than a commercial product. This compound exhibits semiconductor behavior and is primarily investigated for applications in catalysis, solid-state chemistry, and materials science research due to its multivalent chromium states and structural properties. Engineers and researchers consider this material when exploring alternative oxide semiconductors, catalytic substrates, or studying the fundamental behavior of mixed-valence transition metal oxides, though it remains largely in the experimental domain rather than established industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 19,454.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,642.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00570 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.503 | eV/atom | — |