PtN₂ is an experimental platinum nitride compound classified as a semiconductor, representing a transition metal nitride system of interest in advanced materials research. This material family is being explored for applications requiring high hardness, chemical inertness, and electronic properties distinct from pure platinum, though industrial adoption remains limited as the compound is still in development stages. Researchers are investigating platinum nitrides for their potential in hard coatings, catalysis, and high-temperature electronics where the combination of platinum's nobility and nitrogen's hardening effects offers theoretical advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 130.3 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 19.25 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01090 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.8420 | eV/atom | — |