Ca5CdN4 is an experimental ceramic nitride compound combining calcium, cadmium, and nitrogen in a mixed-metal nitride structure. This material remains primarily in the research phase and belongs to the family of ternary metal nitrides, which are investigated for their potential in semiconductor, photocatalytic, and high-temperature applications where conventional ceramics may fall short. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, materials in this nitride family are studied for their hardness, thermal stability, and potential electronic or optical functionality.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1229 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.6900 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1290 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7560 | eV/atom | — |