Nb4 Cr4 N4

semiconductor

· Nb4 Cr4 N4

Nb₄Cr₄N₄ is a ternary nitride ceramic compound combining niobium, chromium, and nitrogen in an equimolar ratio. This material belongs to the transition metal nitride family and is primarily studied as a research-phase material for applications requiring high hardness, thermal stability, and wear resistance. While not yet widely deployed in conventional industry, compounds in this material system show promise for cutting tools, protective coatings, and high-temperature structural applications where conventional ceramics or carbides face limitations.

Hard coatings and wear protectionCutting tool researchHigh-temperature ceramicsRefractory applicationsMaterials research (experimental phase)Tribological surfaces

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000200	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.8040	eV/atom	—

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Nb4 Cr4 N4

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