FeAlN3 is an iron-aluminum nitride compound that belongs to the family of transition metal nitrides, which are ceramic-like intermetallic materials combining metallic and ceramic properties. This composition is primarily of research interest rather than an established industrial material; iron-aluminum nitrides are being investigated for hard coatings, wear-resistant surfaces, and high-temperature applications where the combination of iron's abundance, aluminum's lightweight character, and nitrogen's hardening effect offers potential cost and performance advantages over conventional alternatives like TiN or CrN coatings.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.488 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.300 | eV/atom | DFT |
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