Ca4 Cl8

ceramic

· Ca4 Cl8

Ca₄Cl₈ is an ionic ceramic compound composed of calcium and chlorine elements, representing a member of the calcium chloride structural family. This material is primarily of research and theoretical interest rather than a widely commercialized engineering ceramic, with potential applications in specialized electrochemical, optical, or thermal contexts where chloride-based ceramics show promise. The compound's mechanical properties and thermal stability make it relevant for exploratory work in high-temperature applications, solid electrolytes, or niche optical systems where chloride ceramics offer advantages over more conventional oxide or fluoride alternatives.

research ceramicssolid electrolyte developmenthigh-temperature electrochemistrythermal barrier coatings (experimental)optical material researchhalide-based ceramics

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	37.34	GPa	—
Shear Modulus(G)	16.15	GPa	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	5.084	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-2.502	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

Ca4 Cl8

Mechanical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental