Ca₇SnN₆ is a calcium tin nitride ceramic compound, belonging to the family of metal nitride ceramics that combine metallic and nonmetallic elements for tailored functional properties. This is primarily a research-phase material studied for its potential in high-temperature structural applications and advanced functional ceramics, where the combination of calcium, tin, and nitrogen offers possibilities for thermal stability and mechanical performance in specialized environments. The material represents exploration within nitride ceramics as alternatives to conventional oxides, with potential relevance where lightweight, refractory, or electrically/thermally controlled properties are needed.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1224 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.202 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9429 | eV/atom | — |