Ca₆N₄ is an experimental ceramic compound belonging to the calcium nitride family, a class of ionic semiconductors being investigated for advanced electronic and energy applications. As a research material rather than an established industrial product, it is primarily of interest in solid-state physics and materials chemistry for exploring novel band structures and potential applications in wide-bandgap semiconducting devices. The calcium nitride family is notable for its potential in high-temperature electronics, photodetection, and energy conversion where traditional semiconductors reach their thermal or chemical limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.947 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8530 | eV/atom | — |