Ca₄Al₂Sn₂O₁₀ is an oxyceramic semiconductor compound combining calcium, aluminum, and tin oxides in a mixed-valence structure. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications, where the tin-aluminum oxide framework can enable tunable electronic properties and potential visible-light activity. Engineers investigating this compound would be evaluating it for emerging technologies requiring oxide semiconductors with specific band gap engineering or catalytic behavior, though it remains predominantly in the developmental stage compared to mature alternatives like TiO₂ or In₂O₃ systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 12,144.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,628.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.238 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.747 | eV/atom | — |