NbHfOFN is an experimental high-entropy ceramic compound combining niobium, hafnium, oxygen, and fluorine elements. This material belongs to the emerging class of high-entropy oxides and oxynitride ceramics, which are primarily investigated for extreme-environment applications where conventional ceramics reach performance limits. Research interest in this composition family centers on potential applications in hypersonic thermal protection, advanced nuclear systems, and ultra-high-temperature structural applications where material stability, oxidation resistance, and thermal shock tolerance are critical—offering theoretical advantages over monolithic oxides through entropy-driven phase stabilization.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.000 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.240 | eV/atom | DFT |
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