Ca₂W₂N₆ is a ceramic semiconductor compound belonging to the metal nitride family, combining calcium and tungsten in a nitride matrix. This is an emerging research material under investigation for wide-bandgap semiconductor and energy applications, where its ceramic nature and nitrogen-based bonding promise high thermal stability and potential for high-temperature device operation. While not yet commercially established, materials in this class are of significant interest for next-generation power electronics, UV optoelectronics, and harsh-environment sensing where conventional semiconductors reach their limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 17,800.9 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,146.7 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.05490 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8990 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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