CuZrN3 is a ternary copper-zirconium nitride compound, a hard ceramic material belonging to the transition metal nitride family. This is a research-phase material studied for wear-resistant and high-hardness coatings; it combines copper's thermal conductivity with zirconium nitride's exceptional hardness and chemical stability. Applications under investigation include tool coatings for machining operations, protective surface layers in high-temperature environments, and potentially hard decorative or functional coatings where wear resistance and thermal properties must be balanced.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.891 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.800 | eV/atom | — |