Ca₂Zn₂Si₂ is an intermetallic compound belonging to the family of ternary calcium-zinc-silicon phases, currently investigated primarily in materials research rather than established industrial production. This semiconductor compound is of interest for potential applications in optoelectronics and thermoelectric devices, where the combination of constituent elements offers possibilities for tuning electronic band structure and thermal properties. Research into this material family focuses on understanding phase stability, crystal structure, and electronic characteristics to determine viability for next-generation energy conversion or light-emitting applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 60.60 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 45.70 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00440 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5120 | eV/atom | — |