LaWON2

ceramic
· LaWON2

LaWON₂ is an experimental ceramic compound in the lanthanum-tungsten-oxygen-nitrogen family, representing research into advanced refractory and functional ceramics that combine metallic and nonmetallic elements for enhanced property combinations. This material falls within the broader class of oxynitride ceramics, which are investigated for high-temperature structural applications, wear resistance, and potential catalytic or electronic functions where conventional oxides or nitrides alone prove insufficient. LaWON₂ remains primarily a research-phase compound; its industrial adoption depends on demonstrating cost-effective synthesis, reproducible properties, and performance advantages over established alternatives like alumina, silicon nitride, or tungsten-based refractories in specific thermal or chemical environments.

high-temperature refractorieswear-resistant coatingsadvanced ceramics researchextreme environment applicationsfunctional materials developmentlaboratory-scale evaluation

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
μB
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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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