Ca₄Mg₄Si₄ is an experimental intermetallic compound belonging to the family of calcium-magnesium silicides, classified as a semiconductor material. This ternary phase is primarily investigated in research contexts for its potential in thermoelectric applications and advanced structural composites, where the combination of lightweight metals and silicon offers opportunities to balance thermal and electrical transport properties. The material remains largely in the development stage, with interest driven by the possibility of engineering band structures in Zintl-phase compounds for energy conversion and next-generation semiconductor applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 52.12 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 41.23 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01590 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5140 | eV/atom | — |