Ta2CdN is an experimental ternary ceramic compound combining tantalum, cadmium, and nitrogen, belonging to the family of transition metal nitride ceramics. This material is primarily a research-phase compound studied for its potential as a high-performance ceramic with promising mechanical properties, though it has not achieved widespread industrial deployment. The tantalum-cadmium-nitride system is of interest in materials science for exploring novel ceramic compositions that could serve advanced applications requiring hard, refractory phases, though practical adoption remains limited and the material is better understood through academic and developmental contexts rather than established engineering practice.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 168.0 | GPa | DFT | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 79.00 | GPa | DFT | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 205.0 | GPa | DFT |
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