ZnSiN — Properties & Data | MatWorld

ZnSiN

ceramic

· JVASP-121244· ZnSiN

ZnSiN is a zinc silicon nitride ceramic compound that belongs to the ternary nitride family, representing an emerging material system at the intersection of semiconducting and structural ceramic applications. This material is primarily investigated in research and development contexts for high-temperature structural applications, semiconductor devices, and wear-resistant coatings, where its nitride chemistry offers potential advantages in hardness and thermal stability compared to conventional oxides. The zinc-silicon-nitrogen system remains largely experimental, with potential applications in next-generation electronic devices, protective coatings, and high-performance refractory components, though industrial adoption remains limited pending further process optimization and cost reduction.

experimental ceramic compoundshigh-temperature structural applicationssemiconductor and electronic deviceswear-resistant coatingsrefractory materials researchthermal barrier systems

Compliance & Regulations

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Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)	99.83	GPa	DFT · OptB88vdW
Poisson's Ratio(ν)	0.3500	-	DFT · OptB88vdW
Shear Modulus(G)	-6.960	GPa	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	4.618	kg/m³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	1.916	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	1.220	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Regulatory Screening

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ZnSiN

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