Cr3SnN is a ternary nitride compound combining chromium, tin, and nitrogen—belonging to the family of transition metal nitrides known for high hardness and thermal stability. This material is primarily of research interest as a hard coating and wear-resistant surface treatment, with potential applications in cutting tools, protective coatings, and high-temperature structural components where conventional nitrides (like CrN or TiN) may be insufficient. The tin addition to chromium nitride is explored to enhance fracture toughness, thermal properties, or oxidation resistance compared to binary chromium nitride systems, making it a candidate for next-generation hard coating systems in demanding aerospace and precision manufacturing environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 220.3 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 104.4 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.910 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.687 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 23.85 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1466 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1485 | eV/atom | — |