MgCr2N2 is a magnesium-chromium nitride compound belonging to the family of transition metal nitrides, materials engineered for high hardness and thermal stability. This is a research-phase material being investigated for applications requiring exceptional wear resistance and chemical inertness, particularly in extreme-temperature and high-stress environments where conventional alloys fall short. Engineers consider nitride compounds like this for hard coatings, cutting tools, and structural components in aerospace and industrial applications where weight savings and thermal performance are critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 15,278.3 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,423.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1271 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 6.034 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.7464 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.04033 | eV/atom | — |