AlSiCN is a quaternary ceramic-metal composite material combining aluminum, silicon, carbon, and nitrogen phases, typically synthesized as a hard coating or bulk ceramic composite rather than a conventional alloy. It is primarily used in cutting tools, wear-resistant coatings, and high-temperature structural applications where superior hardness and thermal stability are required. This material family is notable for combining metallic toughness with ceramic hardness, making it an attractive alternative to monolithic ceramics or single-phase coatings in demanding manufacturing and aerospace environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 29,513.7 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 21,951.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1152 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.551 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.03570 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9112 | eV/atom | — |