Zn₃WN₄ is a ternary metal nitride compound combining zinc and tungsten, belonging to the emerging class of transition metal nitrides with potential for high-hardness and wear-resistant applications. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, with investigation focused on its use in protective coatings, cutting tool materials, and hard surface applications where the combined properties of zinc and tungsten nitride phases could provide advantages over conventional single-phase nitrides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2615 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.275 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3153 | eV/atom | — |