Ca20Sb12 is an intermetallic compound belonging to the class of calcium antimonide semiconductors, representing a complex binary phase in the Ca-Sb system. This material is primarily of research interest for thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications, where its semiconducting properties and crystal structure make it a candidate for energy conversion devices operating at moderate temperatures. While not yet established in high-volume industrial production, compounds in this material family are investigated for their potential to improve efficiency in waste heat recovery systems and solid-state electronic devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 5,587.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,555.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.1790 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.074 | eV/atom | — |