TaFeON2 is an experimental ceramic compound combining tantalum, iron, oxygen, and nitrogen—a member of the oxynitride ceramic family designed to achieve enhanced hardness, thermal stability, and chemical resistance beyond conventional oxides. This material remains primarily in research and development phases, with potential applications in high-temperature structural components and wear-resistant coatings where the combination of refractory metals (tantalum) and interstitial nitrogen strengthens the ceramic matrix. Engineers would consider oxynitride ceramics like TaFeON2 as alternatives to traditional alumina or zirconia when extreme hardness, oxidation resistance, or thermal shock tolerance is required in demanding environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.643 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.000 | eV/atom | DFT |
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