Ca₂Pt₄ is an intermetallic compound combining calcium and platinum, classified as a semiconductor with potential applications in advanced materials research. This compound belongs to the family of metal-rich intermetallics and is primarily of interest in fundamental materials science and nanotechnology contexts rather than established industrial production. Its semiconductor behavior and platinum-containing composition position it as a candidate material for emerging technologies in catalysis, electronic devices, and high-temperature applications, though practical engineering adoption remains limited pending further characterization and process development.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01150 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.018 | eV/atom | — |