Ca2Sn4O10 is a mixed-valence calcium-tin oxide ceramic compound belonging to the family of complex metal oxides, with potential applications in functional ceramics and semiconductor materials. While this specific composition is primarily encountered in research contexts, compounds in the calcium-tin-oxide system are investigated for their electrical and optical properties, making them candidates for advanced ceramic applications where thermal stability and chemical inertness are valued. Engineers would consider this material family when conventional semiconductors are unsuitable due to thermal requirements or when exploring novel oxide-based functional materials for specialized electronic or photonic devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 64.30 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 40.94 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 1.179 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.019 | eV/atom | — |