MoCaN3 is a molybdenum-based carbide nitride compound, representing an experimental or specialized refractory material combining molybdenum, carbon, and nitrogen phases. Materials in this family are investigated for extreme-temperature applications and wear-resistant coatings where conventional tool steels and standard carbides become insufficient. The molybdenum carbide-nitride class offers potential advantages in hardness and thermal stability, though commercial deployment remains limited compared to established alternatives like WC-Co or TiAlN coatings.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -0.1067 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.880 | eV/atom | DFT |
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