VNi₄N₄ is a vanadium-nickel nitride intermetallic compound that belongs to the transition metal nitride family. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than a widely established commercial product, with potential applications in hard coatings, wear-resistant surfaces, and high-temperature structural applications. The combination of vanadium and nickel in a nitride matrix offers the potential for improved hardness and thermal stability compared to simpler nitride systems, making it relevant for engineers exploring advanced material solutions in extreme-environment applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.060 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2412 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.06928 | eV/atom | — |