CaSc2S4 is a ternary ceramic compound combining calcium, scandium, and sulfur, belonging to the thiospinel or related sulfide ceramic family. This material is primarily of research interest for solid-state applications, particularly as a potential ionic conductor or host material in advanced electrochemical devices, though industrial adoption remains limited. The scandium sulfide chemistry offers potential advantages in thermal stability and ionic transport phenomena compared to conventional oxide ceramics, making it of interest to researchers developing next-generation solid electrolytes and specialized refractories.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.962 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.269 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.189 | eV/atom | — |