OsFeN3
metal· OsFeN3
OsFeN3 is an interstitial nitride compound combining osmium and iron, representing an experimental hard material in the refractory metal nitride family. This research-phase composition is being investigated for extreme-environment applications where conventional hard coatings degrade, with potential advantages including high hardness, thermal stability, and corrosion resistance at elevated temperatures. Engineers would consider this material primarily for specialized coating or composite applications in environments exceeding the performance limits of conventional tungsten carbide or titanium nitride alternatives, though industrial adoption remains limited pending manufacturability and cost optimization.
refractory hard coatingshigh-temperature wear protectionextreme-environment research applicationssuperalloy reinforcement (exploratory)cutting tool researchcorrosion-resistant composites (laboratory-scale)
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -0.1978 | μB | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.520 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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