YNbN3 is an experimental ternary nitride ceramic compound combining yttrium, niobium, and nitrogen, representing a member of the refractory nitride family being explored for high-temperature structural applications. This material remains primarily in research and development phases, with investigation focused on its potential for extreme-environment use cases where conventional ceramics and metals reach their limits. Its significance lies in the potential for superior hardness, thermal stability, and oxidation resistance compared to binary nitrides, though practical engineering adoption is limited by processing challenges and incomplete property characterization.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.00339 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.5600 | eV/atom | — |