ZnCu2N2 is an intermetallic nitride compound combining zinc and copper in a defined stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the family of metal nitrides with potential hardening and wear-resistance characteristics. This material remains largely in the research and development phase, studied for applications requiring enhanced hardness and thermal stability where conventional brasses and copper alloys fall short. It represents an experimental approach to combining copper's electrical conductivity and workability with zinc's corrosion resistance and nitrogen's hardening effects, making it of interest to materials researchers exploring next-generation wear-resistant coatings and composite reinforcements.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 120.5 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 31.78 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | 5.440 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.6142 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.5648 | eV/atom | — |