Ca₄F₂N₂ is an experimental ceramic semiconductor compound belonging to the oxynitride/fluoronitride family, synthesized primarily for research into wide-bandgap semiconductors and photonic materials. While not yet commercially established, compounds in this chemical family are investigated for their potential in UV optoelectronics, high-temperature electronic devices, and scintillator applications due to their thermal stability and unique optical properties. Interest in this material class stems from the need for alternatives to conventional semiconductors in extreme environments and advanced photonics where standard silicon or gallium nitride reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 78.44 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 54.87 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.958 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.294 | eV/atom | — |