Nb₄N₃ is a refractory metal nitride compound based on niobium, belonging to the family of transition metal nitrides known for exceptional hardness and thermal stability. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established commercial production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural components, wear-resistant coatings, and advanced ceramics where extreme conditions demand materials resistant to oxidation and mechanical degradation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 294.0 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 31.51 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.028 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.06750 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.048 | eV/atom | — |