Zinc Nitride (Zn2N3)-Powder

Characteristic

Zinc nitride (Zn₃N₂) is an inorganic compound of zinc and nitrogen, usually obtained as (blue)grey crystals. It is a semiconductor. In pure form, it has the anti-bixbyite structure.

Chemical formula：Zn₃N₂

Molar mass：224.154 g/mol

Appearance：blue-gray cubic crystals

Density：6.22 g/cm³, solid

Melting point：decomposes 700°C

Solubility in water：insoluble, reacts

Application

Zinc nitride is useful in optical and electronic devices. It is doped with oxygen to prepare a potential nitride-based transparent conductor, which is used in semiconductors.