Ca5P8 is a calcium phosphide semiconductor compound belonging to the phosphide family of materials, characterized by its combination of calcium and phosphorus elements in a specific stoichiometric ratio. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, with potential use in next-generation semiconductor devices where its electronic band structure and thermal properties may offer advantages over conventional semiconductors. Ca5P8 represents an understudied member of the phosphide compound family and is not widely commercialized; its selection would be driven by specialized requirements in experimental semiconductor research or development of novel photonic devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 55.91 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 41.55 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.389 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.026 | eV/atom | — |