Mg₃Fe₂N₄ is an intermetallic nitride compound combining magnesium and iron, representing an experimental material within the broader class of metal nitrides and intermetallic phases. This compound is primarily investigated in research contexts for its potential to combine the lightweight benefits of magnesium with iron's strength and hardness, though it remains largely in the development phase rather than established industrial production. Its notable characteristic is the incorporation of nitrogen into a metal matrix, which can enhance hardness and wear resistance compared to conventional Mg–Fe alloys, making it of interest for applications requiring both weight reduction and improved mechanical durability.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.343 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1401 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5348 | eV/atom | — |