Al8C3N4 is an aluminum-based ceramic compound combining aluminum, carbon, and nitrogen phases, representing a class of advanced composites under active research rather than an established commercial material. This material family is investigated for applications requiring combined hardness, thermal stability, and lightweight properties, positioning it as a potential alternative to conventional aluminum alloys or ceramic matrix composites in demanding thermal and structural environments. Its research focus suggests relevance to applications where enhanced wear resistance or high-temperature performance could provide advantages over conventional aluminum metallurgy.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.055 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.09920 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8944 | eV/atom | — |