Ca₁Mn₂N₂ is a ternary nitride semiconductor compound combining calcium, manganese, and nitrogen in a crystalline structure. This material belongs to the broader family of transition metal nitrides and is primarily of research interest for potential optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, as compounds in this family exhibit tunable band gaps and can function as absorbers or emitters in next-generation devices. Engineers investigating this material would typically be exploring its use in energy conversion, light-emission, or catalytic systems where the combination of d-block metal (Mn) properties and ionic stabilization from alkaline-earth (Ca) elements offers advantages over conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 19,731.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,172.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01150 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2870 | eV/atom | — |