Lu4 C6 N12

ceramic

· Lu4 C6 N12

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.

hypersonic vehicle componentshigh-temperature refractory coatingsadvanced aerospace researchextreme-environment thermal barriersexperimental superhard ceramics

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	4.201	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.9200	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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Lu4 C6 N12 — Properties & Data | MatWorld

Lu4 C6 N12

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Regulatory Screening

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