Ca₃GeN is an ternary nitride semiconductor compound combining calcium, germanium, and nitrogen. This is an experimental/research-phase material belonging to the wide-bandgap semiconductor family, studied for potential optoelectronic and high-temperature electronic applications where conventional semiconductors reach performance limits. The material remains largely in fundamental research, with potential applications in UV detection, high-power electronics, and thermal management systems where its nitride-based stability could offer advantages over traditional III-V or II-VI semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.03510 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9130 | eV/atom | — |