Zn5Si2N6 is a zinc silicon nitride ceramic compound that combines metallic zinc with a nitride-based ceramic matrix, representing a hybrid material class bridging metallic and ceramic properties. This compound is primarily of research and development interest for advanced structural applications where intermediate properties between traditional ceramics and metals are sought, particularly in environments requiring thermal stability or chemical resistance. The material belongs to the broader family of metal-nitrogen ceramics being explored for high-temperature components and wear-resistant coatings, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to established nitride ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.743 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.245 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1929 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3587 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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