Calcium phosphide (Ca₃P₂) is an inorganic semiconductor compound belonging to the phosphide ceramic family, characterized by ionic bonding between alkaline earth and phosphorus elements. This material remains largely in the research and development phase, with potential applications in optoelectronic devices, photovoltaic systems, and high-temperature electronics where wide bandgap semiconductors are needed; its chemical stability and thermal properties make it a candidate for exploring alternatives to more established semiconductors in specialized environments, though commercial adoption is limited compared to conventional III-V or II-VI semiconductor systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 41.47 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 32.20 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.4069 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8520 | eV/atom | — |