BrN3 is an experimental boron nitride ceramic compound with a unique ternary composition that combines boron and nitrogen in a non-stoichiometric ratio. This research-phase material belongs to the boron nitride family, which is valued for exceptional hardness, thermal stability, and chemical inertness, making it a candidate for extreme-environment applications where conventional ceramics may be insufficient. While not yet in widespread commercial production, BrN3-class materials are being investigated for next-generation thermal barriers, cutting tools, and high-temperature structural components where the novel stoichiometry may offer improved performance or processability compared to conventional hexagonal or cubic boron nitride.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | 19.59 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10.13 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | 2.892 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 1.547 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.8501 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.8385 | eV/atom | — |