ScGaN3 is a scandium gallium nitride ceramic compound that combines the wide bandgap semiconductor properties of gallium nitride with scandium doping, positioning it as an experimental material in the III-nitride family. This compound is primarily investigated in research settings for high-power electronic and optoelectronic applications where enhanced material properties over conventional GaN are sought, such as improved thermal conductivity, higher bandgap energy, or enhanced carrier mobility. ScGaN3 remains largely in the development phase rather than established commercial production, making it relevant for engineers exploring next-generation power electronics, RF devices, and UV optoelectronics where performance margins justify material development investment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.138 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.400 | eV/atom | DFT |
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