Hafnium nitride (HfN) is a transition metal nitride ceramic compound that belongs to the refractory ceramic family, known for exceptional hardness and thermal stability. This material is primarily investigated for high-temperature structural applications, hard coatings, and advanced electronic devices where extreme thermal cycling and chemical resistance are required. HfN is notable as a potential alternative to traditional refractory materials in applications demanding both mechanical durability and thermal performance at elevated temperatures.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 200.3 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 85.14 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00500 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9540 | eV/atom | — |