Nb4 N4
semiconductor· Nb4 N4
Nb₄N₄ is a transition metal nitride ceramic compound belonging to the niobium nitride family, investigated primarily as a hard refractory material and potential semiconductor with applications in extreme environments. This material exists largely in research and developmental contexts, where it is studied for its potential hardness, thermal stability, and electronic properties as an alternative to conventional nitride ceramics. The niobium nitride family is valued in materials science for its ability to maintain mechanical integrity and conductivity at high temperatures, making it relevant for aerospace, cutting tools, and next-generation electronic device research.
refractory coatingshardened cutting toolshigh-temperature ceramicssemiconductor researchthin-film applicationsthermal barrier systems
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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