Ca3N2

semiconductor
· Ca3N2

Calcium nitride (Ca₃N₂) is an inorganic ceramic semiconductor compound belonging to the metal nitride family, characterized by ionic bonding between calcium cations and nitrogen anions. It is primarily investigated in research and early-stage development contexts for applications requiring wide bandgap semiconductors, particularly in optoelectronics and high-temperature electronics where traditional semiconductors degrade; the material offers potential advantages over conventional alternatives due to its thermal stability and wide energy gap, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to established nitride semiconductors like GaN and AlN.

Wide-bandgap semiconductors (research)High-temperature electronics (emerging)Optoelectronic devices (experimental)Protective coatings (ceramic applications)Advanced refractory materials

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
-
Shear Modulus(G)
ksi
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Density(ρ)
lb/in³
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries
eV
eV
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)
-
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij)
C/m²
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
µV/K
N entriesMultiple entries per property — large groups are collapsed; click a summary row to expand. Use filters above to narrow by form / heat treatment / basis.
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries
eV/atom
eV/atom
N entriesMultiple entries per property — large groups are collapsed; click a summary row to expand. Use filters above to narrow by form / heat treatment / basis.
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.
Ca3N2 — Properties & Data | MatWorld