CaAlON2

ceramic

· CaAlON2

CaAlON2 is an oxynitride ceramic compound combining calcium, aluminum, oxygen, and nitrogen phases, belonging to the family of advanced ceramic materials designed for high-temperature and wear-resistant applications. This material is primarily investigated for structural applications where thermal stability and hardness are critical, particularly in cutting tools, grinding media, and specialized refractories; it represents a class of materials developed to bridge the performance gap between traditional oxides and pure nitrides. As a research-focused oxynitride composition, CaAlON2 offers potential advantages in thermal shock resistance and chemical inertness compared to conventional aluminum oxide or silicon nitride alternatives, though industrial adoption remains limited to specialized high-performance niches.

cutting tool insertsceramic grinding mediahigh-temperature refractorieswear-resistant coatingsresearch and development ceramics

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.00745	μB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	1.340	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.

CaAlON2

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental