IrZrN3 is a ternary nitride compound combining iridium, zirconium, and nitrogen, representing an experimental material in the refractory metal nitride family. This compound is primarily of research interest for applications requiring extreme hardness and thermal stability, with potential relevance in cutting tool coatings, wear-resistant surfaces, and high-temperature structural applications where conventional nitrides reach performance limits. The iridium-zirconium combination is notable for exploring enhanced hardness and oxidation resistance compared to binary nitride systems, though industrial deployment remains limited pending further characterization and cost optimization.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.685 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.280 | eV/atom | — |