Hf4N3 is a hafnium nitride ceramic compound belonging to the refractory ceramic family, notable for its high hardness and thermal stability at elevated temperatures. This material is primarily of research and emerging industrial interest for applications requiring extreme thermal environments and wear resistance, such as cutting tools, protective coatings, and high-temperature structural components where traditional nitrides may degrade. Its hafnium-based composition positions it as a candidate for specialized applications in aerospace and advanced manufacturing where superior hardness and thermal properties can offset higher material costs.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 33,671.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 16,147.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00260 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.651 | eV/atom | — |