TaVO₂N is an experimental ceramic compound combining tantalum, vanadium, oxygen, and nitrogen—a member of the transition metal oxynitride family. Research into this material class focuses on hard coatings, refractory applications, and catalytic systems where the mixed-metal composition provides enhanced hardness and thermal stability compared to single-metal oxides or nitrides. While not yet widely adopted in production, oxynitrides of this type are of interest to industries seeking wear-resistant surfaces and high-temperature structural ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -1.169 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.100 | eV/atom | DFT |
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