CaAlS is a ternary ceramic compound composed of calcium, aluminum, and sulfur, belonging to the family of sulfide ceramics. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, being investigated for potential applications in high-temperature structural applications, advanced ceramics, and solid-state ionics where its unique thermal and chemical properties may offer advantages over conventional oxide ceramics. Engineers would consider this material in early-stage development projects where conventional ceramics reach performance limits, though availability and processing scalability remain key considerations compared to well-established alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 31.74 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -7.170 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 1.995 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.374 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2138 | eV/atom | — |