Ca₁₂Mn₂N₁₀ is an experimental nitride semiconductor compound combining calcium and manganese in a structured lattice, representing an emerging class of metal nitride semiconductors being investigated for novel electronic and photonic applications. Research into this material family is driven by potential advantages in bandgap engineering, cost-effectiveness compared to traditional III-V semiconductors, and compatibility with earth-abundant elements. While not yet in widespread industrial production, compounds in this family are being explored for applications requiring alternative semiconductor chemistries with potentially tunable optoelectronic properties.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.3009 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.076 | eV/atom | — |