ScCuN3 is an experimental intermetallic nitride compound combining scandium, copper, and nitrogen in a ternary phase. This material belongs to the family of transition metal nitrides, which are currently explored in research for their potential to offer unique combinations of hardness, thermal stability, and electrical properties. ScCuN3 remains largely in the early-stage investigation phase; its industrial applications are not yet established, but ternary metal nitrides of this type are of interest for wear-resistant coatings, advanced ceramics, and potentially catalytic or electronic device applications where conventional binary nitrides reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.00104 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.540 | eV/atom | — |