AgWN3 is a silver-tungsten nitride compound that belongs to the family of transition metal nitrides, combining silver's high electrical and thermal conductivity with tungsten nitride's hardness and wear resistance. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for thin-film and coating applications where high hardness, electrical properties, and thermal stability are simultaneously required. Industrial interest centers on wear-resistant coatings, electrical contact materials, and advanced surface engineering, though widespread commercial adoption remains limited compared to established alternatives like TiN or CrN.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.927 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.9600 | eV/atom | — |