CaB2H2 is a calcium borohydride ceramic compound that belongs to the family of complex metal hydrides, characterized by strong ionic-covalent bonding between calcium and borohydride anions. This material is primarily of research and development interest for hydrogen storage applications, as borohydride compounds are investigated for their theoretical capacity to release hydrogen under controlled conditions for fuel cell and energy storage systems. The ceramic nature and hydride composition make it notable among alternative hydrogen storage media, though practical implementation remains in the experimental phase due to challenges in hydrogen release kinetics and thermal management.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 111.7 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 89.89 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.214 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -152.9 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.5658 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.04411 | eV/atom | — |