C2 N8 Si4

ceramic

· C2 N8 Si4

C2N8Si4 is an experimental ceramic compound combining carbon, nitrogen, and silicon in a defined stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the family of ternary nitride-carbide ceramics. This material is primarily of research interest for extreme-environment applications where thermal stability, hardness, and oxidation resistance are critical; it represents an emerging class of high-entropy or complex ceramic phases being explored to overcome the brittleness and thermal shock limitations of conventional monolithic ceramics.

High-temperature structural ceramicsThermal barrier coatings (research phase)Wear-resistant cutting toolsComposite reinforcement phasesAdvanced refractory materialsAerospace/defense material development

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	4.464	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.7020	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

C2 N8 Si4

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental