Cr₂Fe₃N₄ is an iron-chromium nitride compound belonging to the family of transition metal nitrides, which are characterized by high hardness and wear resistance. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established in high-volume production, with potential applications in wear-resistant coatings, cutting tools, and high-temperature structural applications where the combined benefits of chromium's corrosion resistance and nitrogen hardening are valued. Engineers would consider this compound where conventional steel or standard nitride coatings face limitations in extreme wear environments or where superior surface protection is critical to component longevity.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.586 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 5.495 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2277 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2119 | eV/atom | — |