O10 Ca2 Ge4 is a calcium germanate oxide compound belonging to the semiconductor ceramic family, characterized by a complex layered crystal structure combining calcium, germanium, and oxygen. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established commercial production, investigated for potential applications in optoelectronic devices, photocatalysis, and solid-state physics where the oxide-semiconductor properties could enable novel functionality. The material's appeal lies in its potential to bridge traditional ceramic stability with semiconductor tunability, though practical engineering adoption remains limited pending further characterization and scalability demonstrations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 19,306.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,416.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.618 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.243 | eV/atom | — |