FeTaN3 is an iron-tantalum nitride compound belonging to the family of transition metal nitrides, which are typically hard ceramic materials with metallic characteristics. This material is primarily of research interest for wear-resistant coatings and hard surface applications; iron-tantalum nitrides are explored as potential alternatives to conventional hard coatings (like TiN) in cutting tools, abrasive wear environments, and potentially high-temperature structural applications. Compared to single-element nitrides, ternary compositions like FeTaN3 offer designers tunable hardness, thermal stability, and chemical inertness, though wider industrial adoption remains limited and material development is ongoing.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.578 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.8000 | eV/atom | — |