Cr3GeN
metal· JVASP-85587· Cr3GeN
Cr₃GeN is a ternary ceramic compound combining chromium, germanium, and nitrogen, belonging to the family of transition metal nitrides and intermetallic ceramics. This material is primarily investigated in research settings for potential applications requiring high hardness, thermal stability, and wear resistance, with particular interest in hard coatings and structural applications where conventional nitrides may be limited. Compared to binary nitrides like CrN or TiN, the addition of germanium modifies the crystal structure and mechanical properties, making it a candidate material for specialized high-performance coating systems and potentially for high-temperature structural applications.
hard protective coatingswear-resistant surfaceshigh-temperature applicationsresearch and developmentadvanced ceramic coatingscutting tool materials
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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