Mg3MoN4 is a ternary metal nitride compound combining magnesium and molybdenum, belonging to the family of transition metal nitrides with potential for hard ceramic or coating applications. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in widespread industrial production; it is being investigated for applications requiring high hardness, thermal stability, and wear resistance in extreme environments where conventional alloys or ceramics face limitations. The molybdenum-nitride matrix offers potential benefits in protective coatings, cutting tool materials, and high-temperature structural applications where the combination of metallic and ceramic character can provide both toughness and hardness.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 17,548.1 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,339 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | 0.1366 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.742 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9990 | eV/atom | — |