Ni₄N is a nickel nitride intermetallic compound that combines nickel with nitrogen to form a hard, dense metallic phase. This material belongs to the transition metal nitride family and is primarily studied in research contexts for wear resistance, corrosion protection, and hardening applications where extreme surface durability is required. It is used or considered in specialized coatings, tool materials, and high-performance surface engineering, where its hardness and chemical stability offer advantages over conventional nickel alloys and stainless steels.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 29,728.4 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,682.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2868 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.331 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -20.67 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.07740 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.05707 | eV/atom | — |