Ca₄In₄ is an intermetallic compound belonging to the calcium-indium system, classified as a semiconductor material with potential applications in advanced electronic and photonic devices. This compound is primarily of research and development interest rather than established in high-volume production, representing exploration within the broader family of III-V and rare-earth intermetallics for next-generation semiconducting applications. Engineers would evaluate this material for specialized optoelectronic or thermoelectric contexts where the unique electronic structure of calcium-indium phases offers potential advantages over conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 5,348.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,696.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00500 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5480 | eV/atom | — |