Mn₄Si₄N₈ is a transition metal silicon nitride ceramic compound that combines manganese, silicon, and nitrogen in a 1:1:2 stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the ternary nitride family and is primarily of research interest for its potential as a hard ceramic phase and wear-resistant coating material. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream industrial applications, manganese silicon nitrides are being investigated for advanced cutting tools, protective coatings, and high-temperature structural applications where their hardness and thermal stability could offer advantages over conventional carbide or oxide ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 21,354.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,524.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.03900 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6830 | eV/atom | — |