CrVO2N is a ceramic compound combining chromium, vanadium, oxygen, and nitrogen—a mixed-valent ceramic that belongs to the family of transition metal oxynitrides. This material is primarily explored in research contexts for its potential hardness, thermal stability, and electronic properties arising from the multiple oxidation states of chromium and vanadium. Industrial adoption remains limited, but oxynitride ceramics of this type are investigated for wear-resistant coatings, hard cutting tool materials, and high-temperature applications where conventional oxides or nitrides alone fall short; the nitrogen incorporation can enhance toughness and reduce brittleness compared to purely oxide ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -2.959 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2200 | eV/atom | — |