Ca3Sb2 is an intermetallic semiconductor compound belonging to the alkaline-earth antimonide family, characterized by a calcium-antimony crystal structure. This material is primarily of research interest for thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications, where its semiconducting properties and moderate mechanical strength could enable energy conversion devices or detector systems; however, it remains largely in the experimental phase with limited commercial deployment compared to mature semiconductors like silicon or gallium arsenide.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 30.80 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 21.90 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.4187 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6670 | eV/atom | — |