CrIrN3 is an experimental interstitial nitride compound combining chromium and iridium, representing a hard ceramic material in the refractory metal nitride family. This material is primarily of research interest for potential applications requiring exceptional hardness and thermal stability, though industrial deployment remains limited. It exemplifies the class of complex metal nitrides being investigated as coatings and wear-resistant phases where conventional hard materials (like TiN or CrN) reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -3.196 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.680 | eV/atom | — |