Mn₂N is an intermetallic nitride compound in the manganese-nitrogen system, representing a class of ceramic-metallic materials with potential for high-temperature and wear-resistant applications. While primarily a research and development material rather than a commodity engineering material, manganese nitrides are investigated for applications requiring enhanced hardness, thermal stability, and corrosion resistance—particularly in protective coatings, cutting tool materials, and specialized alloy strengthening phases. The material's appeal lies in its ability to provide hardening and wear resistance as an alternative or supplement to traditional carbides or nitrides in demanding environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.060 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -9.667 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3340 | eV/atom | — |