Ca₃Ni₄Ga₄ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining calcium, nickel, and gallium in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material rather than a commercial product; it belongs to the family of ternary intermetallics being investigated for potential thermoelectric, magnetic, or optoelectronic applications where the combination of these elements may produce useful electronic band structures or phonon scattering behavior. Interest in such compounds stems from their potential to outperform simpler binary semiconductors in specialized applications, though engineering adoption remains limited pending further development and property validation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 11,728.8 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,044.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00650 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5360 | eV/atom | — |