Si₂C₄N₈ is a silicon carbonitride ceramic compound combining silicon, carbon, and nitrogen in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of ternary ceramics that exhibit properties intermediate between silicon nitride and silicon carbide, making it of interest in advanced structural and functional ceramic applications. While primarily studied in research contexts, Si₂C₄N₈ and related carbonitride phases are being investigated for high-temperature structural applications, wear-resistant coatings, and specialized refractory uses where the combined benefits of nitride and carbide bonding could provide improved thermal stability and oxidation resistance compared to binary alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 105.8 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -3.480 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.273 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1520 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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