CaMoO4

Calcium molybdate (CaMoO4) is an inorganic ceramic compound commonly encountered as a white crystalline solid, notable for its molybdate crystal structure and moderate density. It is primarily used in optical and luminescent applications, including scintillation detectors for radiation monitoring, phosphors in display technologies, and as a host material for rare-earth doped lasers and solid-state lighting; its transparency to visible light and ability to host activator ions make it valuable where conventional phosphors or detector materials are insufficient. The material is also investigated in specialized catalytic and refractory contexts where molybdate chemistry is leveraged, though it remains less common than competing oxide ceramics in general structural applications.