GeCaN3 is a germanium-based ceramic compound combining germanium, carbon, and nitrogen into a ternary nitride structure. This material belongs to the family of refractory ceramics and hard materials, positioning it as a research-phase compound rather than an established commercial material. Interest in GeCaN3 stems from the broader potential of germanium nitrides and carbonitrides to offer high hardness, thermal stability, and chemical resistance—properties valuable in extreme environments—though industrial adoption and long-term performance data remain limited compared to more mature alternatives like silicon nitride or boron carbide.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -0.00000921 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.940 | eV/atom | — |