Mg2CrN2 is an interstitial metal nitride compound combining magnesium and chromium, belonging to the family of transition metal nitrides known for enhanced hardness and wear resistance. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, with potential applications in hard coatings, wear-resistant surfaces, and high-temperature structural components where the combination of metallic and ceramic properties offers advantages over conventional alloys. Engineers would consider this compound where extreme hardness, thermal stability, and corrosion resistance are critical, though material availability and processing maturity should be verified against more established alternatives like CrN or TiN coatings.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 122.1 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 62.66 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.614 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 9.053 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1586 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6826 | eV/atom | — |