VTaN3 is a vanadium-tantalum nitride compound, likely a refractory ceramic or hard coating material belonging to the transition metal nitride family. This material is primarily investigated in materials research for wear-resistant and high-temperature applications where extreme hardness and thermal stability are required. Its combination of vanadium and tantalum—both high-melting-point metals—suggests potential use in cutting tools, protective coatings, and thermal barrier systems, though it remains largely in the experimental or specialized industrial domain rather than commodity production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.557 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.100 | eV/atom | DFT |
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