Characteristic

Calcium nitride is the inorganic compound with the chemical formula Ca₃N₂. It exists in various forms (isomorphs), α-calcium nitride being more commonly encountered.

Chemical formula：Ca₃N₂

Molar mass：148.248 g/mol

Appearance：red-brown crystalline solid

Density：2.670 g/cm³，2.63 g/cm3 (17 °C)

Melting point：1,195 °C (2,183 °F; 1,468 K)

Solubility in water：decomposes

Crystal structure：Cubic, cI80

Application

Calcium nitride is used in the production of light-emitting diode (LED) phosphors.

Calcium Nitride-MSDS.pdf