Mg3Cr2N4 is a ternary metal nitride ceramic compound combining magnesium and chromium in a nitride matrix, representing an emerging class of hard ceramic materials. This compound is primarily of research interest rather than established commercial production, belonging to the family of transition metal nitrides that are investigated for extreme hardness and thermal stability. Potential applications include wear-resistant coatings, cutting tool inserts, and high-temperature structural applications where hardness and chemical inertness are critical, though material processing, cost-effectiveness, and reproducibility remain active areas of development compared to established carbides or traditional nitrides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.925 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 6.438 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1817 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6671 | eV/atom | — |