C₁N₂Ca₁ is an experimental calcium-based ternary nitride semiconductor compound combining carbon, nitrogen, and calcium in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This research-phase material belongs to the wider family of wide-bandgap semiconductors and refractory nitrides, potentially offering thermal stability and electronic properties distinct from binary nitrides like GaN or AlN. Applications remain largely exploratory, with interest in high-temperature electronics, wide-bandgap device structures, and advanced ceramic coatings, though commercial adoption is not established. Engineers considering this material should treat it as a material-science research candidate rather than a production-proven option.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 11,767.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,860.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.653 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.027 | eV/atom | — |