Ca₂Ni₄Ga₆ is an intermetallic compound combining calcium, nickel, and gallium in a defined stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the broader class of ternary intermetallics that have been explored for semiconductor and thermoelectric applications. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, as compounds in this composition space are investigated for potential electronic transport properties and phase stability in advanced material systems. The calcium-nickel-gallium family represents an experimental platform for exploring how different elemental combinations can yield materials with tunable band structures and potential device functionality.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00140 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4960 | eV/atom | — |