Ca₃Sc₂N₄ is a ternary nitride ceramic compound combining calcium, scandium, and nitrogen, belonging to the broader family of advanced ceramic nitrides. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established commercial use; it represents the type of high-performance ceramic composition investigated for extreme-environment applications where thermal stability, hardness, and chemical resistance are critical. Scandium-containing nitrides are explored for potential use in high-temperature structural components, cutting tools, and wear-resistant coatings where traditional ceramics reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1138 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.305 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1212 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.407 | eV/atom | — |