WZrN3 is a refractory metal nitride compound combining tungsten and zirconium in a 1:1 molar ratio with nitrogen, belonging to the ternary nitride family. This is primarily a research-phase material investigated for extreme-temperature and wear-resistant applications where conventional alloys fail; the tungsten-zirconium nitride system offers potential for high hardness, thermal stability, and corrosion resistance, making it of interest to materials scientists developing coatings and advanced ceramics, though industrial adoption remains limited pending property validation and scalability.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.4811 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.060 | eV/atom | DFT |
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