AgBC4N4 is an experimental silver-boron-carbon-nitrogen compound that belongs to the class of metal-ceramic hybrid materials or transition metal borocarbides. This research material combines metallic silver with covalent boron-carbon-nitride phases, positioning it at the intersection of metallic and ceramic property regimes. The material remains largely in the research phase, with potential applications in high-performance coatings, catalysis, or composite reinforcement where the combination of metallic conductivity and ceramic hardness could provide advantages over conventional single-phase alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 5,811.7 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 371.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.07117 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.285 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 3.178 | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.04804 | C/m² | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -509 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.5701 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2864 | eV/atom | — |