CaIn2Ga2
ceramicCaIn₂Ga₂ is a ternary ceramic compound combining calcium, indium, and gallium—a rare-earth-adjacent material primarily explored in semiconductor and photonic research rather than established industrial production. This compound belongs to the family of III-V semiconductors and mixed-valence ceramics, with potential applications in optoelectronic devices, photovoltaics, and high-frequency electronics where tailored bandgap and crystal structure properties are advantageous. The material remains largely experimental; its engineering value lies in fine-tuning optical and electronic performance compared to binary alternatives (such as GaAs or InP), though commercial adoption is limited and material consistency/scalability are active research challenges.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |