Ca3 Fe2 Cl2 O5
semiconductor· Ca3 Fe2 Cl2 O5
Ca₃Fe₂Cl₂O₅ is a mixed-valence iron-calcium chloride oxide compound with semiconducting behavior, belonging to the family of ternary and quaternary metal halide oxides. This is a research-phase material rather than a mature industrial compound; it represents an emerging class of materials being investigated for photocatalytic and optoelectronic applications where layered metal halide structures can offer tunable band gaps and defect chemistry. The combination of earth-abundant elements (calcium and iron) with controlled halide incorporation makes it potentially attractive for cost-sensitive semiconductor applications, though practical development toward devices remains early-stage.
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?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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