Nb8N5
metal· JVASP-132802· Nb8N5
Nb8N5 is a niobium nitride compound belonging to the refractory metal nitride family, characterized by high hardness and thermal stability. This material is primarily of research and development interest for wear-resistant coatings, cutting tool applications, and high-temperature structural components where conventional steel or aluminum alloys would degrade. Niobium nitrides offer advantages over traditional hard coatings in extreme environments due to their superior oxidation resistance and mechanical strength at elevated temperatures, making them candidates for next-generation aerospace and industrial cutting applications.
wear-resistant coatingscutting tools and insertshigh-temperature structural applicationsrefractory materialsaerospace engine componentsresearch-phase advanced coatings
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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