Ca₃SnO₁ is an experimental oxide semiconductor compound combining calcium, tin, and oxygen in a mixed-valence perovskite-related structure. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where tin-based oxides show promise as alternatives to lead-containing semiconductors; it remains largely in development stages rather than established industrial production. Engineers evaluating this compound should consider it within the context of emerging perovskite and perovskite-like materials research, where tin substitution is explored to improve stability and reduce toxicity compared to conventional halide perovskites.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.03010 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.817 | eV/atom | — |