NiTaN3 is a ternary metal nitride compound combining nickel, tantalum, and nitrogen, belonging to the refractory metal nitride family. This material is primarily of research and development interest for hard coatings, wear-resistant surfaces, and high-temperature structural applications where conventional transition metal nitrides may fall short. Its potential advantages stem from tantalum's high melting point and chemical stability combined with nitride strengthening, making it a candidate for cutting tools, thermal barriers, and extreme environment components, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to established systems like TiN or CrN.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.010 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.440 | eV/atom | — |