Ca₂Fe₄O₈ is an iron-calcium oxide ceramic compound belonging to the class of mixed-metal oxides, which function as semiconductors with potential electrochemical and magnetic properties. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for energy storage applications, particularly in battery cathode materials and solid-state electrolytes, where its mixed-valence iron chemistry and ionic conductivity are leveraged. Compared to conventional single-metal oxide semiconductors, iron-calcium oxides offer tunable electronic properties and thermal stability, making them candidates for next-generation energy devices, though commercial deployment remains limited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 21,370.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,577.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01350 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.922 | eV/atom | — |