ZrAlO₂N is an oxynitride ceramic compound combining zirconium, aluminum, oxygen, and nitrogen phases, representing a class of advanced ceramics engineered to achieve enhanced mechanical and thermal properties beyond conventional oxides. This material is primarily of research and development interest for high-temperature structural applications where improved toughness, wear resistance, and thermal shock tolerance are needed compared to alumina or zirconia alone. Its oxynitride composition offers a pathway to balance hardness with fracture toughness—a critical trade-off in ceramic design—making it relevant for aerospace, cutting tools, and thermal barrier systems where experimental high-performance ceramics are evaluated.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -0.000232 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.6600 | eV/atom | DFT |
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