Ca4Sb2 is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining calcium and antimony, belonging to the family of rare-earth-like semiconductors with potential thermoelectric and optoelectronic properties. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume production, with investigations focused on its electronic band structure and thermal transport characteristics for next-generation energy conversion applications. Engineers would consider this compound in exploratory projects targeting thermoelectric devices or semiconductor research where calcium-antimony chemistry offers advantages in cost or performance over conventional III-V or skutterudite alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 5,500.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,051.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.07940 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9830 | eV/atom | — |