Nb₂N₃ is a ceramic niobium nitride compound that belongs to the family of refractory metal nitrides, which are known for exceptional hardness, thermal stability, and chemical resistance at elevated temperatures. While primarily a research and development material, niobium nitrides are investigated for demanding applications requiring wear resistance and thermal durability, particularly in cutting tools, coatings, and high-temperature structural components where conventional materials degrade. Engineers consider niobium nitrides as alternatives to carbides or traditional refractories when superior oxidation resistance or specific thermal properties are critical to design life.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.338 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00690 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.020 | eV/atom | — |