Ca28Ge4N24

Ca28Ge4N24 is a semiconducting calcium germanium nitride that is theoretically stable enough to be synthesized for research purposes.

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Crystal structure of Ca28Ge4N24
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ca28Ge4N24

Ca28Ge4N24 is a complex ternary nitride composed of calcium, germanium, and nitrogen. Its electronic character as a semiconductor suggests it may possess unique optoelectronic properties suitable for specialized technological applications.

As a near-hull stable material, this compound is considered a strong candidate for experimental synthesis. Its structural complexity and composition place it within a niche category of nitrides that are currently being investigated for their potential in next-generation solid-state devices.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ca28Ge4N24, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.70 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.006 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Ca28Ge4N24 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science developmentSolid-state device prototyping
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ca28Ge4N24, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ca28Ge4N24?

Ca28Ge4N24 is a semiconducting calcium germanium nitride that is theoretically stable enough to be synthesized for research purposes.

More questions
What is Ca28Ge4N24 used for?
Ca28Ge4N24 is used in semiconductor research, materials science development, and solid-state device prototyping.
What is the band gap of Ca28Ge4N24?
Ca28Ge4N24 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.70 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Ca28Ge4N24 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.70 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Ca28Ge4N24 thermodynamically stable?
Ca28Ge4N24 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.006 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Ca28Ge4N24 are known?
3 structures of Ca28Ge4N24 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Ca28Ge4N24 contain?
Ca28Ge4N24 contains Ca, Ge, and N (3 elements).
Where does the data for Ca28Ge4N24 come from?
Ca28Ge4N24 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a relatively rare ternary nitride, Ca28Ge4N24 occupies a unique position in materials science where its structural stability and electronic behavior are still being mapped. Unlike more common binary nitrides, this compound represents a more intricate chemical system that offers researchers a distinct pathway for exploring complex semiconductor architectures.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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