Calcium stannate (Ca₂Sn₃O₈) is a mixed-metal oxide semiconductor belonging to the pyrochlore or related oxide structure family. This compound is primarily investigated in research and development contexts for applications requiring wide bandgap semiconducting oxides with stable crystal structures at elevated temperatures. Industrial interest centers on optoelectronic devices, gas sensing platforms, and potential use in next-generation ceramic electronics where chemical stability and thermal robustness are critical advantages over conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 115.5 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 49.81 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.597 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.294 | eV/atom | — |