NCl₂ (nitrogen dichloride) is a reactive nitrogen-chlorine ceramic compound that exists primarily in research and specialized synthetic contexts rather than as a conventional structural material. This unstable compound belongs to the family of halogenated inorganic ceramics and is encountered mainly in advanced synthesis chemistry, materials research, and explosive/propellant formulations where its nitrogen-chlorine bonding provides unique reactivity. Its industrial relevance is limited to niche applications in energetic materials and laboratory-scale research due to decomposition sensitivity and handling hazards; engineers would only consider it for highly specialized roles in propellant chemistry or experimental ceramic systems where conventional alternatives cannot meet extreme reactivity or nitrogen-fixation requirements.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 10.40 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3.620 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 1.938 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.7905 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.7853 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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