Hf8N8O4 is a hafnium oxynitride ceramic compound combining hafnium, nitrogen, and oxygen in a mixed anionic structure. This material belongs to the family of refractory oxynitrides—advanced ceramics engineered for extreme-temperature and high-energy applications where conventional oxides or nitrides alone are insufficient. While primarily a research-phase compound, hafnium oxynitrides are investigated for next-generation thermal barrier coatings, high-temperature structural applications, and electronic devices where chemical stability, thermal conductivity, and oxidation resistance under severe conditions are critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.126 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.401 | eV/atom | — |