Ca₄Co₂N₄ is a transition metal nitride semiconductor compound combining calcium and cobalt in a ceramic nitride matrix. This is primarily a research material under investigation for potential optoelectronic and energy conversion applications, as part of the broader family of metal nitride semiconductors that exhibit tunable bandgaps and catalytic properties. The cobalt-containing nitride system shows promise for photocatalysis, electrochemical energy storage, and possibly next-generation semiconductor device development, though industrial adoption remains limited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 12,547.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,809.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.05310 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8300 | eV/atom | — |