Calcium molybdate (Ca₂Mo₄O₁₀) is an inorganic ceramic compound and semiconductor material belonging to the molybdate family, characterized by a layered crystal structure. It is primarily investigated in research and emerging applications for photocatalysis, particularly water splitting and environmental remediation, where its semiconducting properties enable light-driven chemical reactions. Industrial interest focuses on sustainable energy conversion and wastewater treatment; while not yet mainstream in production engineering, calcium molybdate represents a promising alternative to more expensive noble-metal-based catalysts due to its earth-abundant constituent elements and tunable electronic properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 79.72 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 17.27 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00580 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.097 | eV/atom | — |