Ca₄Ti₄O₁₂ (calcium titanate) is an oxide ceramic compound belonging to the perovskite-related family of titanate materials, typically studied as a functional ceramic for dielectric and photocatalytic applications. This compound is primarily explored in research contexts for photocatalytic water splitting, environmental remediation, and potential dielectric devices, where its crystal structure and electronic properties make it an alternative to conventional titanium dioxide (TiO₂) for light-driven catalysis. Engineers and researchers select titanate ceramics like this for applications requiring tunable bandgaps, enhanced charge separation, or specific thermal stability where pure TiO₂ may be insufficient.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.347 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.420 | eV/atom | — |