Calcium nitride (CaN2) is an inorganic ceramic compound in the nitride family, characterized by strong ionic bonding between calcium and nitrogen atoms. While primarily a research material rather than a widely commercialized engineering ceramic, it belongs to the broader class of metal nitrides being investigated for high-hardness applications, refractory properties, and potential semiconductor or catalytic uses. Its development is driven by interest in alternative materials for extreme-condition applications where traditional oxides or carbides may have limitations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.944 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01570 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6995 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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