Mg2C8N12 is a magnesium carbonitride ceramic compound that combines metallic and covalent bonding characteristics. This material is primarily of research interest within the nitride and carbide ceramic family, where scientists are exploring its potential as a high-hardness, lightweight structural ceramic. Engineering interest centers on its potential for wear-resistant coatings, refractory applications, and advanced composites, though industrial deployment remains limited pending further development of manufacturing processes and property optimization.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 5,379.3 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,221 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.663 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.01800 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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