Ca₃Ag is an intermetallic compound composed of calcium and silver, belonging to the family of binary metallic compounds with potential for specialized applications requiring unique property combinations. This material is primarily of research and experimental interest rather than established industrial use, as intermetallics in the Ca–Ag system are not commonly employed in mainstream engineering. The compound's potential lies in scenarios where the combined properties of calcium (lightweight, reactive) and silver (conductive, antimicrobial) could be leveraged, though practical applications remain limited by factors such as chemical stability, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness compared to conventional alloys or pure metals.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.073 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.09950 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.1223 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.1118 | eV/atom | — |