CaIn2Ga2

ceramic
· JVASP-155735· CaIn2Ga2

CaIn₂Ga₂ 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.

semiconductor researchoptoelectronic devicesphotovoltaic experimentationhigh-frequency electronicsthin-film deposition studiesbandgap engineering

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Density(ρ)
0.2008
lb/in³—
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.07810
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.2718
eV/atom—
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.