B₂C₄N₂ is an experimental boron-carbon-nitride compound that combines elements from two important ceramic families: boron carbide and boron nitride. This ternary ceramic material is primarily a research-phase compound being investigated for its potential as an ultra-hard, thermally stable semiconductor with applications requiring extreme hardness and chemical resistance. The material remains largely in academic development, with potential applications in high-temperature electronics, wear-resistant coatings, and advanced abrasive systems, though industrial-scale production and deployment are not yet established.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 54,943.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 61,567.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.458 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1830 | eV/atom | — |