Er4ThCN4 is an experimental ceramic compound containing erbium and thorium with carbon and nitrogen, belonging to the family of rare-earth refractory ceramics. This research-phase material is being investigated for ultra-high-temperature applications where thermal stability, hardness, and chemical inertness are critical, with potential value in aerospace propulsion systems, nuclear applications, and advanced thermal barrier coatings where conventional ceramics reach their performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3836 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.04850 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.643 | eV/atom | — |