Calcium nitride

Calcium nitride is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is Ca3N2. It contains calcium and nitride ions.

Properties
It is a red-brown solid. It reacts with water to make calcium hydroxide and ammonia. It reacts with hydrogen to make calcium hydride and calcium amide. 

Preparation
It is made by burning calcium in nitrogen. It is also made when calcium burns in air.

Uses
It can be used as a source of the reactive nitride ion.

Related pages
Calcium nitrate

Category:Nitrogen compounds
Category:Calcium compounds