CaIn2 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining calcium and indium, belonging to the family of binary metal ceramics with potential applications in advanced functional materials. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, studied for its electronic and structural properties in the context of semiconductor and optoelectronic material development. Engineers would consider CaIn2 in exploratory projects requiring lightweight intermetallic phases with specific electrical or thermal characteristics, particularly in environments demanding alternatives to traditional semiconductors or structural ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6,053.9 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2200 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,152.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1981 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -29.90 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4893 | eV/atom | — |