Nb3Cr3N
metal· JVASP-137631· Nb3Cr3N
Nb3Cr3N is a ternary nitride compound combining niobium, chromium, and nitrogen—a refractory metal nitride of interest primarily in materials research rather than established commercial production. This material belongs to the family of hard ceramic nitrides and is investigated for applications requiring extreme hardness, oxidation resistance, and thermal stability at elevated temperatures. Its notable appeal lies in potential use where conventional tool steels or tungsten carbides face thermal or chemical limitations, though industrial deployment remains limited compared to mature alternatives like TiN or CrN coatings.
hard coatings and wear protectionrefractory and high-temperature materialscutting tool developmentresearch and experimental applicationsoxidation-resistant surfaces
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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