CoFeN3 is an iron-cobalt nitride compound belonging to the family of transition metal nitrides, which are known for their high hardness, wear resistance, and catalytic properties. This material has garnered research interest primarily in catalysis applications—particularly for electrochemical energy conversion such as hydrogen evolution and oxygen reduction reactions—where it offers potential advantages over precious-metal catalysts. CoFeN3 represents an experimental/developmental composition within the broader class of non-precious metal catalysts being explored to reduce costs and reliance on rare elements in fuel cells, electrolyzers, and related energy devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -0.2740 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.260 | eV/atom | — |