Ce₄B₂N₅ is an advanced ceramic compound combining cerium, boron, and nitrogen, belonging to the family of rare-earth boron nitride ceramics. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest, investigated for high-temperature structural applications where its rare-earth content may provide enhanced oxidation resistance and thermal stability compared to conventional boron nitride ceramics. The boron-nitrogen backbone provides inherent ceramic hardness and thermal shock resistance, while the cerium addition offers potential improvements in fracture toughness and sintering behavior—properties valuable in extreme thermal environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2657 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.5160 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 22.11 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00500 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.556 | eV/atom | — |