ScAlO2N is an oxynitride ceramic combining scandium, aluminum, oxygen, and nitrogen—a material class designed to bridge properties between oxides and nitrides for demanding high-temperature applications. This compound remains largely in the research and development phase, with potential applications in aerospace and extreme-environment components where conventional ceramics reach their thermal or mechanical limits. Oxynitrides like ScAlO2N are investigated as alternatives to traditional oxides and nitrides because the mixed anionic structure can provide improved thermal stability, hardness, and oxidation resistance compared to single-phase counterparts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.4522 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.8400 | eV/atom | DFT |
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