VGaO₂N is an experimental ceramic compound combining vanadium, gallium, oxygen, and nitrogen—a quaternary oxynitride material belonging to the broader class of advanced ceramics with potential for high-temperature and electronic applications. This material exists primarily in research contexts as scientists explore oxynitride systems for their unique combinations of ionic and covalent bonding, which can yield high hardness, thermal stability, and tunable electronic properties. Unlike established ceramics (alumina, silicon nitride), VGaO₂N remains under investigation for niche applications where mixed-anion structures might offer advantages in refractory use, semiconductor device engineering, or photocatalysis.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -1.482 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.200 | eV/atom | DFT |
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