Cd₄SnN₄ is a quaternary ceramic compound combining cadmium, tin, and nitrogen—a material class typically explored for semiconducting or electronic applications rather than structural use. This is an experimental research compound not widely commercialized; materials in the cadmium-tin-nitride family are investigated primarily for their potential electronic properties, photocatalytic behavior, and thin-film device applications, though cadmium's toxicity limits practical deployment compared to cadmium-free alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.187 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.03700 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3895 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3782 | eV/atom | — |