Compounds of silicon:silicon (IV) nitride- Formula as commonly written: Si3N4
- Hill system formula: N4Si3
- CAS registry number: [12033-89-5]
- Formula weight: 140.283
- Class: nitride
Synonyms- silicon (IV) nitride
- silicon nitride
- trisilicon tetranitride
Physical properties- Colour: grey
- Appearance: crystalline solid
- Melting point: 1900°C
- Boiling point:
- Density: 3200 kg m-3
Element analysis and oxidation numbersFor each compound, and where possible, a formal oxidation number for each element is given, but the usefulness of this number is limited, especially so for p-block elements in particular. Based upon that oxidation number, an electronic configuration is also given but note that for more exotic compounds you should view this as a guide only. | Element | % | Formal oxidation state | Formal electronic configuration |
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| N | 39.94 | -3 | [He].2s2.2p6 | | Si | 60.06 | 4 | [Ne] |
SynthesisNot available Solid state structure- Geometry of silicon: 4 coordinate: tetrahedral
- Prototypical structure:
Isotope patternWhat follows is the calculated isotope pattern for the Si3N4 unit with the most intense ion set to 100%. Formula: Si3N4 mass %140 100.0 __________________________________________________
141 16.7 ________
142 11.1 ______
143 1.2 _
144 0.4
145 0.0
146 0.0
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