VCuN3 is a vanadium-copper nitride compound, likely an experimental or advanced refractory material belonging to the transition metal nitride family. Materials in this class are investigated for their potential hardness, wear resistance, and thermal stability, making them candidates for cutting tools, wear coatings, and high-temperature applications where conventional carbides or nitrides may be insufficient. The vanadium-copper combination is less common than binary systems (like TiN or CrN), suggesting this composition targets specific property synergies—such as improved toughness, oxidation resistance, or thermal conductivity—though industrial adoption and detailed characterization data remain limited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.2874 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 2.000 | eV/atom | — |