Ca₄Cr₂N₆ is a calcium chromium nitride ceramic compound belonging to the transition metal nitride family, synthesized primarily through solid-state or powder metallurgy routes. This material exists largely in the research and development domain, where it is investigated for its potential hardness, thermal stability, and wear resistance properties inherent to chromium nitride-based systems. Industrial applications remain limited, though the material family shows promise in hard coatings, cutting tools, and high-temperature structural applications where conventional nitride ceramics are evaluated as alternatives to established carbide and oxide ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.9168 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6820 | eV/atom | — |