VNbN3 is a ternary nitride ceramic compound combining vanadium, niobium, and nitrogen, belonging to the refractory metal nitride family. This material exists primarily in research and developmental contexts rather than established commercial production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural components, hard coatings, and wear-resistant surfaces where extreme thermal stability and hardness are required. The multi-component nitride system offers a balance of refractory properties characteristic of vanadium and niobium nitrides, making it of interest for advanced engineering applications that demand resistance to oxidation and mechanical wear at elevated temperatures.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -2.003 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.280 | eV/atom | — |