Ge3N4
ceramic· Ge3N4
Ge₃N₄ is a germanium nitride ceramic compound that belongs to the family of wide-bandgap semiconductors and structural ceramics. It is primarily investigated in research contexts for high-temperature electronics, optoelectronic devices, and advanced ceramic applications where thermal stability and chemical resistance are critical. This material represents an emerging alternative to more established nitrides like Si₃N₄ and GaN, offering potential advantages in thermal management and high-frequency applications, though industrial deployment remains limited compared to its silicon-based counterparts.
high-temperature semiconductorswide-bandgap optoelectronicsthermal management coatingsresearch-phase materialsadvanced ceramic compositespower electronics substrates
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | — | - | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)2 entries | — | - | — | — | |
| ↳ | — | - | — | — | |
Electronic Dielectric Tensor(ε∞) | Matrix (redacted) | - | — | — | |
Total Dielectric Tensor(ε) | Matrix (redacted) | - | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — | |
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | — | C/m² | — | — | |
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | — | µV/K | — | — |
N entriesMultiple entries per property — large groups are collapsed; click a summary row to expand. Use filters above to narrow by form / heat treatment / basis.
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
| ↳ | — | eV/atom | — | — |
N entriesMultiple entries per property — large groups are collapsed; click a summary row to expand. Use filters above to narrow by form / heat treatment / basis.
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
Environmental
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.