Cerium silicon nitride (CeSi₃N₅) is a rare-earth ceramic compound combining cerium oxide with silicon nitride phases, representing an experimental material within the broader family of rare-earth silicon nitrides. This compound is primarily of research interest for advanced high-temperature structural applications where the rare-earth dopant can improve thermal stability, creep resistance, and oxidation behavior compared to conventional silicon nitride ceramics. Its development focuses on extreme environment applications where conventional nitride ceramics reach their performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1655 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.04200 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 4.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.338 | eV/atom | — |