RhZrN3 is an intermetallic nitride compound combining rhodium and zirconium with nitrogen, belonging to the family of transition metal nitrides. This material is primarily a research-phase compound explored for applications requiring high hardness, chemical stability, and thermal resistance, with potential relevance to hard coatings, wear-resistant surfaces, and high-temperature structural applications. The rhodium content imparts corrosion resistance while the zirconium-nitrogen bonding provides hardness, making it notable for environments where both mechanical durability and chemical inertness are critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.838 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.220 | eV/atom | — |