Calcium Nitride (Ca3N2)-Granules

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−1

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 mainly used as a chemical reagent.