LiCaAs is an experimental ternary compound semiconductor composed of lithium, calcium, and arsenic. This material belongs to the family of III-V and mixed-valence semiconductors being explored in research contexts for potential optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, though it remains largely in the laboratory phase without widespread commercial deployment. Engineers would consider this compound primarily in early-stage research and development settings focused on novel bandgap engineering, quantum materials, or next-generation solar cell architectures where unconventional semiconductor combinations might offer advantages in light absorption or carrier transport.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 39.27 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 19.24 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.883 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.063 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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