Ca3In is an intermetallic ceramic compound composed of calcium and indium, belonging to the family of binary metal compounds with potential structural or functional applications. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production, as it represents an exploratory composition within the broader category of rare-earth and post-transition metal ceramics. Engineers would consider Ca3In when designing specialized applications requiring the specific crystal structure and thermal or electrical properties of calcium–indium systems, particularly in emerging fields where conventional materials fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1119 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -3.210 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1039 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2671 | eV/atom | — |