AlCaN3 is an experimental aluminum-based nitride compound combining aluminum, carbon, and nitrogen elements. This material belongs to the family of ternary nitride ceramics under active research for advanced structural and functional applications, though it has not yet achieved widespread commercial adoption. The compound is being investigated for its potential in high-temperature structural components, wear-resistant coatings, and semiconductor-related applications where the combination of nitride bonding and multiple constituent elements could offer enhanced mechanical properties or functional capabilities compared to binary nitrides like AlN.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.00260 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 2.000 | eV/atom | — |