ScMgN3 is a ternary nitride ceramic compound combining scandium, magnesium, and nitrogen. This is a research-phase material within the broader family of transition metal nitrides and oxynitrides, which are being explored for hard coatings and structural applications where conventional ceramics reach their limits. The scandium-magnesium nitride system remains largely experimental, with potential relevance in high-hardness coatings, thermal barrier systems, and advanced refractory applications where the combination of light elements (Mg) and strong metal-nitrogen bonding could offer improved toughness-to-hardness ratios compared to single-phase nitride ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.307 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 2.180 | eV/atom | DFT |
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