CuAlO2N is an experimental oxynitride ceramic combining copper, aluminum, nitrogen, and oxygen. This material belongs to the emerging family of metal oxynitrides, which are being researched for their potential to combine enhanced mechanical properties, improved oxidation resistance, and tunable electronic characteristics compared to conventional oxides or nitrides. Applications remain largely in research and development phases, with potential relevance in high-temperature structural components, wear-resistant coatings, and advanced ceramic matrices where the oxynitride composition offers improved thermal stability and hardness over single-phase alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.512 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.460 | eV/atom | — |