Calciumtitanium

Calciumtitanium is a term that can refer to several different chemical compounds containing both calcium and titanium. The most common and scientifically significant of these is calcium titanate, with the chemical formula CaTiO3. This compound is a naturally occurring mineral known as perovskite, named after the Russian mineralogist L. A. Perovski.

Perovskite itself has a specific crystal structure that has been extensively studied. This structure is notable for its versatility and has inspired the naming of a whole class of materials with the same general formula, ABX3, where A and B are cations and X is an anion. Calcium titanate is the archetypal perovskite mineral.

Beyond its mineralogical significance, calcium titanate has found various technological applications. It exhibits interesting dielectric properties, making it useful in electronic components such as capacitors. Its high refractive index and dispersion also lend themselves to applications in optics, including in certain types of lenses and optical coatings. Furthermore, research has explored its potential in solid oxide fuel cells and as a photocatalyst due to its semiconductor properties.

Other compounds containing calcium and titanium might exist, but calcium titanate (perovskite) is the most widely recognized and studied. The chemistry and applications of calcium titanate continue to be an active area of research and development.