Ca₄Ga₄B₄O₁₆ is a complex mixed-metal borate ceramic compound combining calcium, gallium, and boron oxides in a structured lattice. This is a specialized research compound rather than a commercial material; mixed-metal borates of this type are investigated for potential applications in photonic materials, thermal insulators, and specialty glass systems due to their unique crystal structures and optical properties. Engineers would consider this material primarily in advanced research contexts where tailored dielectric behavior, transparency windows, or thermal stability in niche high-temperature or optoelectronic environments justify development effort.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.088 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.665 | eV/atom | — |