Ca4 H8
semiconductor· Ca4 H8
Ca4H8 is a calcium hydride compound classified as a semiconductor, representing an experimental or emerging material in the broader family of metal hydrides. This compound is primarily of research interest for hydrogen storage applications and energy materials development, as metal hydrides are investigated for their potential to safely store and release hydrogen in fuel cell systems and clean energy technologies. Compared to conventional semiconductors, calcium hydride-based materials are notable for their hydrogen content and potential electrochemical properties, though they remain largely in the developmental stage with limited commercial deployment.
hydrogen storage systemsfuel cell developmentenergy storage researchadvanced semiconductorsmaterials research
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
Environmental
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