Y₂W₂N₆ is a ternary nitride ceramic compound combining yttrium, tungsten, and nitrogen, representing an emerging class of refractory and high-performance ceramic materials. This material belongs to the family of transition metal nitrides and rare-earth nitride composites, which are primarily of research and development interest for applications demanding exceptional hardness, thermal stability, and chemical resistance at elevated temperatures. Its potential applications span advanced refractory coatings, cutting tool materials, and next-generation semiconductor or electronic device components, though industrial adoption remains limited pending further characterization and processing optimization.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 19,945.9 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,794.8 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.594 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.269 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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