FeReN3 is an experimental iron-rhenium nitride compound that belongs to the family of transition metal nitrides, a class of materials currently under active research for high-performance applications. This material combines iron's industrial abundance and cost-effectiveness with rhenium's exceptional hardness and refractory properties, along with nitrogen's ability to stabilize and strengthen intermetallic phases. While not yet widely deployed in production, iron-rhenium nitrides are being investigated for applications requiring extreme hardness, high-temperature strength, and wear resistance—offering potential advantages over conventional tool steels and ceramic coatings in extreme-duty environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 4.002 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.060 | eV/atom | — |