B1C2N1 is a ternary ceramic compound combining boron, carbon, and nitrogen—a research-stage material belonging to the family of ultra-hard, high-temperature ceramics. This composition sits at the intersection of boron carbide and boron nitride chemistry, offering potential for extreme hardness and thermal stability in demanding environments. Interest in this material derives from its theoretical hardness approaching that of diamond while maintaining superior oxidation resistance compared to pure boron carbide, though industrial deployment remains limited and primarily investigational.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | 378.0 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 417.9 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 2.050 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1880 | eV/atom | — |