MgCu2N2

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· JVASP-8378· MgCu2N2

MgCu2N2 is an intermetallic nitride compound combining magnesium and copper with nitrogen, representing an emerging material in the metal-ceramic hybrid family. This is primarily a research-stage material studied for its potential in hard coatings and structural applications where high stiffness, low density, and enhanced wear resistance are desirable. The compound remains largely experimental, with interest driven by its potential to overcome limitations of conventional metallic alloys through incorporation of nitrogen for increased hardness and thermal stability.

Hard protective coatings (research)Wear-resistant surfacesLightweight structural composites (experimental)High-stiffness applicationsMaterials science research

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)	15,398.7	ksi	—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)	0.4500	-	—
Shear Modulus(G)	5,114	ksi	—

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Density(ρ)	0.1567	lb/in³	—

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Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	1.525	µB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.5696	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.2401	eV/atom	—

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MgCu2N2

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