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
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
Environmental
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