Ca5Ge2N6 is a calcium germanium nitride ceramic compound, a member of the ternary nitride ceramic family that combines metallic and non-metallic elements for specialized high-performance applications. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than widespread industrial production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural ceramics, semiconductor device components, and thermal management systems where its nitride chemistry offers improved thermal stability and hardness compared to oxide-based alternatives. The germanium-containing nitride system is notable for combining light-element bonding strength with intermediate density, making it relevant to advanced ceramic systems requiring both thermal resilience and controlled thermal properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.624 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.071 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9442 | eV/atom | — |