CaInTe is a ternary ceramic compound composed of calcium, indium, and tellurium, belonging to the class of semiconducting ceramics. It is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, particularly where infrared detection, thermoelectric conversion, or wide-bandgap semiconductor behavior is required. Engineers consider this material for niche applications in sensing and energy conversion where its unique combination of chemical constituents offers advantages over binary compounds, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to established semiconductor ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 25.48 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 650.0 | MPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.206 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.8803 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3103 | eV/atom | — |