TiScN3 is a titanium-scandium nitride ceramic compound belonging to the family of transition metal nitrides, which are known for exceptional hardness and thermal stability. This material is primarily of research interest for advanced coating and wear-resistance applications, where the addition of scandium to titanium nitride systems aims to enhance mechanical properties and oxidation resistance compared to conventional TiN or binary titanium nitride systems. Engineers would consider this material for extreme-environment applications requiring superior hardness and thermal durability, though industrial adoption remains limited pending further development and cost optimization.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.962 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.340 | eV/atom | — |