Ga₃SiCN₃ is a quaternary ceramic compound combining gallium, silicon, carbon, and nitrogen—a non-oxide ceramic that belongs to the family of advanced nitride and carbide ceramics. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established production use, being investigated for high-temperature structural applications where its ceramic hardness and thermal stability could offer advantages over conventional materials. Its potential applications target demanding environments such as aerospace components, cutting tools, and thermal protection systems where the combination of refractory properties and chemical resistance to oxidation is valuable.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 186.2 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 125.5 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.348 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.469 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.05790 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5283 | eV/atom | — |