Ca3Cd2 is an intermetallic ceramic compound composed of calcium and cadmium, belonging to the family of ternary metal ceramics with potential structural applications in high-performance materials research. This compound is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial use, studied for its mechanical properties and potential applications in advanced ceramics where specific stiffness and damping characteristics are valuable. Engineers would evaluate this material in specialized contexts requiring tailored elastic behavior, though its cadmium content and relative novelty mean practical adoption remains limited to laboratory and exploratory engineering environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,157.6 | ksi | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.2381 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,143.2 | ksi | — |