Ni₄N₃ is a nickel nitride intermetallic compound that belongs to the family of transition metal nitrides. This research material combines nickel's corrosion resistance and ductility with nitrogen's ability to strengthen and harden the lattice, creating a potentially valuable intermediate phase for high-performance applications. Nickel nitrides are of particular interest in catalysis, protective coatings, and advanced structural applications where enhanced hardness and thermal stability are needed compared to pure nickel; however, Ni₄N₃ remains primarily a material of scientific investigation rather than established industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2653 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.3390 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3160 | eV/atom | — |