Ca₁Fe₂N₂ is an iron-based semiconductor compound belonging to the perovskite nitride family, synthesized primarily through solid-state reactions or specialized crystal growth techniques. This material is largely experimental and of primary interest in fundamental materials research rather than established industrial production; it represents the broader family of metal nitrides being investigated for next-generation semiconductor and spintronic applications. The iron-calcium nitride system is notable for potential magnetic and electronic properties that could enable novel device architectures in energy conversion, magnetic sensors, or thin-film electronics if synthesis and scalability challenges are overcome.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 131.0 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 44.76 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01610 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1220 | eV/atom | — |