CaSn7 is an intermetallic ceramic compound in the calcium-tin system, representing a ternary or binary phase with potential applications in high-temperature and structural ceramics research. This material belongs to the family of metal-ceramic composites and intermetallics, which are of interest for their unique combinations of thermal stability and mechanical properties. As a research-stage compound rather than a widely commercialized engineering ceramic, CaSn7 would be evaluated by materials scientists exploring novel compositions for thermal barrier coatings, refractory applications, or advanced composite systems where calcium-tin phases offer specific chemical or thermal advantages.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1664 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3057 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.08891 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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