BaFeN3 is a barium iron nitride compound belonging to the family of transition metal nitrides, which are interstitial ceramic materials combining metallic and ceramic characteristics. This material exists primarily in research and development contexts rather than widespread commercial use, with potential applications in high-hardness coatings, magnetic materials, and advanced ceramic composites where superior wear resistance and thermal stability are required. Iron nitride-based systems are investigated as alternatives to traditional carbides and borides for applications demanding extreme hardness, corrosion resistance, or specialized magnetic properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.682 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.320 | eV/atom | — |