VCrN2 is a transition metal nitride compound combining vanadium and chromium in a nitride matrix, representing a hard ceramic coating material within the family of refractory metal nitrides. This material is primarily investigated for wear-resistant and high-temperature coating applications, where its hardness and thermal stability offer advantages over conventional single-metal nitride coatings (such as TiN or CrN alone) in demanding industrial environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.128 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.213 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1616 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8416 | eV/atom | — |