Nd₃AlN is an intermetallic nitride compound combining rare-earth neodymium with aluminum and nitrogen, representing an emerging class of materials in the refractory and high-performance ceramics family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural components, wear-resistant coatings, and advanced ceramics where the combination of rare-earth strengthening and nitride hardness could provide benefits over conventional alternatives. Its notable characteristics stem from the rare-earth element contribution to thermal stability and the nitride phase's inherent hardness, making it relevant for extreme-environment applications where conventional nickel superalloys or standard alumina ceramics reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,873.3 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,288.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1703 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -28.60 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.914 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.116 | eV/atom | — |