Zr8N8O4 is an oxynitride ceramic compound combining zirconium, nitrogen, and oxygen in a mixed-valence crystal structure. This material belongs to the family of transition metal oxynitrides, which are primarily investigated in research settings for their potential to bridge properties of traditional ceramics and nitride systems. The compound is notable for combining ionic (oxide) and covalent (nitride) bonding, which can yield tunable hardness, thermal stability, and electronic properties compared to single-phase alternatives like pure zirconia or zirconium nitride.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.102 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.279 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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