Mn4IrN4 is an experimental interstitial nitride compound combining manganese and iridium, representing an emerging class of refractory metal nitrides with potential hardness and thermal stability benefits. This material exists primarily in research contexts exploring advanced nitride systems for extreme-environment and wear-resistant applications; it is not yet established in mainstream industrial production. The iridium content and nitride bonding structure position it as a candidate for specialized applications requiring exceptional hardness or chemical inertness, though practical engineering adoption remains limited pending further development of synthesis routes and cost-effectiveness analysis.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.805 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 5.811 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2500 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1409 | eV/atom | — |