Li₄Ca₂Mg₁Si₂N₆ is a quaternary nitride semiconductor compound combining lithium, calcium, magnesium, and silicon in a rigid nitride framework. This is an experimental material under research rather than an established commercial compound; it belongs to the ternary and quaternary nitride semiconductor family, which is being investigated for wide-bandgap electronic and optoelectronic applications where conventional semiconductors reach their limits. The multi-metal composition offers potential for tuning electronic properties and thermal stability, making it of interest in materials science research aimed at next-generation power electronics, high-temperature devices, and potentially photonic applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 111.2 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 90.63 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.512 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.145 | eV/atom | — |