Ca₆Ga₄N₈ is a wide-bandgap semiconductor compound in the nitride family, synthesized by combining calcium, gallium, and nitrogen in a ternary ceramic structure. This is a research-stage material studied primarily for its potential in optoelectronic and power electronic applications, offering the possibility of tunable bandgap and thermal stability advantages over conventional III-N semiconductors like GaN. Engineering interest centers on exploring whether this calcium-gallium-nitride composition could enable next-generation UV emitters, high-temperature electronics, or power conversion devices in environments where standard nitride semiconductors reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.253 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9330 | eV/atom | — |