Calcium germanate (Ca₃GeO₁) is an experimental ceramic compound belonging to the family of mixed metal oxides with potential semiconductor properties. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, this material is of research interest in solid-state electronics and photonics due to its crystal structure and potential band gap characteristics. Its mechanical rigidity and thermal stability make it a candidate for specialized applications in next-generation optoelectronic devices, though development remains largely in the laboratory phase.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 9,156.7 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,634.8 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.1189 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.756 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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