Ca2Sn1 is an intermetallic compound semiconductor in the calcium-tin binary system, representing a stoichiometric phase that combines alkaline-earth and post-transition metal elements. This material is primarily of research and experimental interest, with investigations focused on its electronic band structure and potential applications in next-generation semiconductor technologies. The compound belongs to a family of intermetallic semiconductors that researchers explore for photovoltaic, thermoelectric, and optoelectronic device applications where unconventional elemental combinations may offer tunable properties or cost advantages over traditional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 32.93 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 21.62 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.2085 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7120 | eV/atom | — |