Ca₆Ge₂O₁ is an experimental calcium-germanium oxide compound belonging to the family of wide-bandgap semiconductors and mixed-metal oxides. This is a research-phase material rather than an established commercial product, studied primarily for potential optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications where the combination of calcium and germanium oxides may offer bandgap tuning or enhanced charge transport properties. Interest in this compound reflects broader research into alternative semiconductor platforms that could complement or replace conventional silicon and gallium arsenide devices in niche applications requiring specific optical or electronic characteristics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6,560.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,746.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.2108 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.140 | eV/atom | — |