FeGeN2 is an iron-germanium nitride compound that belongs to the family of ternary metal nitrides. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its potential hardness and wear resistance properties, with composition combining iron's abundance and structural utility with germanium and nitrogen to achieve enhanced mechanical performance. Applications remain largely experimental, though ternary nitrides in this chemical family are investigated for wear-resistant coatings, cutting tool materials, and specialty alloy development where conventional binary nitrides may have limitations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.293 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2891 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1005 | eV/atom | — |