Ca2 Ir4
semiconductorCa₂Ir₄ is an intermetallic compound combining calcium and iridium, classified as a semiconductor material within the family of rare-earth and transition-metal intermetallics. This is primarily a research compound studied for its electronic and structural properties rather than an established commercial material. Interest in Ca₂Ir₄ centers on its potential applications in advanced electronics and materials physics, where the combination of a reactive alkaline-earth metal (calcium) with a noble transition metal (iridium) creates unique electronic band structures; it represents an exploratory material in the broader search for novel semiconductors and possible topological materials with specialized electronic properties.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |