Cr₂GaN is an intermetallic nitride compound combining chromium and gallium with nitrogen, belonging to the family of transition metal nitrides and potentially exhibiting ceramic-metallic hybrid characteristics. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume production, with investigation focused on hard coatings, wear-resistant applications, and high-temperature structural components where the combination of metallic and ceramic properties may offer advantages over conventional alternatives. Engineers would consider Cr₂GaN for applications demanding improved hardness, oxidation resistance, or thermal stability in demanding environments, though material maturity and cost-effectiveness relative to established nitride coatings (TiN, CrN) would typically drive selection decisions.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 166.0 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 27.02 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | -0.03000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 68.00 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 44.40 | GPa | — | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 180.0 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.894 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.134 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 13.36 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.05040 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3603 | eV/atom | — |