Mg₄Cu₂N₄ is an experimental intermetallic nitride compound combining magnesium, copper, and nitrogen in a ternary system. This material belongs to the semiconductor class and represents research into lightweight metal-nitride systems with potential structural and electronic applications. Limited industrial deployment exists at present; the compound is primarily of interest in materials research for exploring novel combinations of properties achievable through ternary metal-nitride chemistry, particularly where lightweight magnesium-based systems might compete with conventional ceramics or intermetallics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 106.4 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 52.90 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00860 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4720 | eV/atom | — |