Tantalum nitride (TaTaN₃) is a ceramic compound combining tantalum and nitrogen, belonging to the transition metal nitride family. This material is primarily of research interest for applications requiring high hardness, thermal stability, and wear resistance, with potential use in hard coatings and high-temperature structural applications. Tantalum nitrides are noted for their ability to function in extreme environments where conventional ceramics or metals may degrade, making them candidates for advanced wear-resistant and refractory applications, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to established nitride ceramics like TiN.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.5052 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.6600 | eV/atom | DFT |
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