NbWN₃ is a refractory metal nitride compound combining niobium and tungsten, representing the interstitial nitride family studied for high-temperature and wear-resistant applications. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established production use, with potential applications in hard coatings, cutting tools, and extreme-environment components where conventional alloys degrade. The niobium-tungsten nitride system is explored for its hardness, thermal stability, and resistance to oxidation at elevated temperatures, making it a candidate for next-generation tooling and high-performance surface treatments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2785 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB)2 entries | 1.365 | μB | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3504 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | 0.9800 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.5549 | eV/atom | — |