ScAlOFN is a rare-earth oxymonitride ceramic compound containing scandium, aluminum, oxygen, and nitrogen. This material belongs to an emerging family of high-performance ceramics engineered to combine the hardness and thermal stability of traditional oxides with the strength and toughness benefits typically associated with nitride phases. While primarily in the research and development phase, ScAlOFN and related oxynitride compounds show promise for demanding high-temperature and wear-resistant applications where conventional ceramics fall short, offering potential advantages in thermal shock resistance and mechanical reliability compared to single-phase alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.200 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.677e-15 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.7200 | eV/atom | — |