Lu₄C₆N₁₂ is an experimental ceramic compound combining lutetium, carbon, and nitrogen in a complex ternary system, belonging to the family of rare-earth carbonitride ceramics. This research-phase material is being investigated for ultra-high-temperature structural applications where conventional ceramics reach performance limits, leveraging the thermal stability and hardness potential of rare-earth carbonitride phases. The material represents ongoing exploration into lightweight, refractory ceramics for aerospace and extreme-environment applications where thermal conductivity and oxidation resistance at temperatures exceeding 1500°C become critical design drivers.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.201 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9200 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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