OsWN3

metal

· OsWN3

OsWN3 is an experimental refractory compound combining osmium, tungsten, and nitrogen, belonging to the family of hard ceramic nitrides and intermetallic compounds. This material is primarily of research interest for extreme-environment applications where exceptional hardness, thermal stability, and oxidation resistance are required at high temperatures. Compared to conventional refractory materials like tungsten carbide or alumina, osmium-based compounds offer potential advantages in wear resistance and thermal performance, though industrial adoption remains limited due to cost, processing complexity, and the scarcity of osmium.

aerospace turbine componentsextreme-temperature wear surfacesrefractory coatingscutting tool researchoxidation-resistant componentshigh-entropy material development

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.00894	μB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.9000	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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OsWN3

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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