CaIn₂S₄ is a ternary chalcogenide ceramic compound combining calcium, indium, and sulfur into a crystalline structure. This material belongs to the thiospinel family of semiconductors and is primarily investigated in research settings for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where its direct bandgap and sulfide-based composition offer potential advantages in light absorption and charge transport compared to oxide ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.836 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.3320 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.03230 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.078 | eV/atom | — |