C₃N₂Al₆ is an experimental aluminum-carbon-nitrogen ceramic compound that belongs to the family of ternary nitride ceramics. This material is primarily of research interest for its potential to combine aluminum's lightweight characteristics with ceramic hardness and thermal stability, though industrial production and deployment remain limited. Applications under investigation include wear-resistant coatings, high-temperature structural components, and cutting tool materials where the material's potential hardness and oxidation resistance could offer advantages over conventional aluminum alloys or monolithic ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6630 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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