ZnFe2N2 is an iron-zinc nitride compound belonging to the family of transition metal nitrides, which are interstitial compounds combining high hardness with metallic conductivity. This material is primarily of research and development interest for wear-resistant coatings and hard surface applications, where the combined properties of iron and zinc nitrides offer potential advantages over conventional single-phase nitride coatings. Its applications remain largely experimental, with potential use in tooling, abrasive-resistant surfaces, and specialized coating systems where corrosion resistance and hardness must be balanced.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.622 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.022 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.6047 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3661 | eV/atom | — |