Cr4Ga2C2 is an experimental ternary carbide compound combining chromium, gallium, and carbon, belonging to the family of transition metal carbides with potential semiconductor properties. This material exists primarily in research contexts exploring novel carbide systems for advanced electronic and thermal applications, as its specific phase stability and electronic characteristics remain subjects of active investigation. Interest in such ternary carbides stems from their potential to offer tunable band gaps and thermal stability beyond binary carbide systems, positioning them as candidates for next-generation wide-bandgap semiconductors and high-temperature electronic devices.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000200 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1470 | eV/atom | — |