ZnCr2N2 is a transition metal nitride compound combining zinc and chromium in a ceramic-like structure, belonging to the family of hard refractory nitrides. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest for applications requiring high hardness, thermal stability, and corrosion resistance, with potential use in wear-resistant coatings and high-temperature structural applications where conventional steels or standard nitride ceramics may be insufficient.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 15,550.9 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,620.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1642 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 5.855 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.9343 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3826 | eV/atom | — |