Os₃N₃ is an experimental osmium nitride compound belonging to the refractory ceramic and transition metal nitride family. This material is primarily of research interest for its potential high hardness, thermal stability, and corrosion resistance, though industrial adoption remains limited and applications are largely exploratory. Osmium nitrides are investigated as candidates for extreme-environment coatings, cutting tools, and high-temperature structural applications where conventional nitrides reach their limits, but their rarity, cost, and synthesis complexity have prevented widespread commercial deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00380 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.5520 | eV/atom | — |