SiHfOFN is an experimental oxynitride ceramic compound combining silicon, hafnium, oxygen, and nitrogen phases. Research in this material family focuses on advanced gate dielectrics and high-temperature structural applications, where the combination of hafnium's high dielectric constant with silicon nitride's thermal stability offers potential improvements over traditional SiO₂ in demanding environments. While primarily in development rather than widespread industrial production, this material class is being investigated for next-generation semiconductor devices and ultra-high-temperature aerospace components where conventional oxides begin to degrade.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.4000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -5.179e-15 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.160 | eV/atom | — |