TaFeN3 is an experimental interstitial nitride compound combining tantalum and iron, representing a class of refractory metal nitrides under investigation for high-temperature and wear-resistant applications. This material family is of primary interest in research contexts for its potential to combine the hardness and thermal stability of nitride ceramics with the toughness contributions of iron, though practical engineering applications remain limited pending further development and characterization. The compound exemplifies efforts to engineer novel high-entropy or multi-component nitride phases that may outperform conventional single-phase nitride coatings or tool materials at elevated temperatures.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.967 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.020 | eV/atom | — |