PdAlN3 is an intermetallic compound combining palladium, aluminum, and nitrogen, belonging to the ternary metal nitride family. This material is primarily of research interest for hard coating and wear-resistant applications, where the combination of metallic and nitride phases offers potential for enhanced mechanical properties at elevated temperatures. It represents an exploratory composition within the broader category of transition metal aluminum nitrides, which have shown promise as alternatives to conventional PVD coatings in demanding industrial environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000179 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.820 | eV/atom | — |