Zr₄N₄O₂ is an advanced ceramic compound combining zirconium nitride and zirconium oxide phases, belonging to the family of refractory ceramic materials. This material is primarily of research interest for high-temperature structural applications where combined thermal stability, hardness, and oxidation resistance are required, though it remains less commercially established than monolithic zirconia or zirconium nitride alone. Engineers would consider this mixed-phase compound when seeking improved thermal shock resistance or tailored mechanical properties at elevated temperatures compared to single-phase alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.124 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.262 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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