CaAl₂Se₄ is a calcium aluminium selenide compound belonging to the chalcogenide semiconductor family. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established commercial use, with potential applications in optoelectronic devices and photovoltaic systems where its semiconductor properties could be exploited. The compound represents an experimental alternative within the broader class of II-IV-VI semiconductors, investigated for specialized optical and electronic applications where selenium-based compounds offer advantages in bandgap engineering and light absorption characteristics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.848 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.972 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -257.9 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.292 | eV/atom | — |