Si₂Sn₅N₆ is a ternary nitride ceramic compound combining silicon, tin, and nitrogen in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the metal nitride ceramic family and remains primarily in the research and development phase, with limited commercial deployment. The compound is of interest for applications requiring high-temperature stability, hardness, and chemical resistance typical of advanced ceramic nitrides, though engineering adoption depends on scalability of synthesis methods and cost-benefit validation against established alternatives like silicon nitride or aluminum nitride.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1871 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.7780 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3101 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1219 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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