ZnCuN3 is an intermetallic nitride compound combining zinc, copper, and nitrogen elements, representing an emerging material in the family of transition metal nitrides. This compound is primarily studied in materials research and nanotechnology contexts for potential applications requiring combinations of hardness, thermal stability, and electrical properties not readily available in conventional metal alloys or ceramics. The material's practical adoption remains limited, with development focused on thin-film coatings, semiconductor applications, and high-performance composite reinforcement where its unique phase structure and multivalent metal coordination offer advantages over single-metal nitride alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.149 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 2.240 | eV/atom | — |