ZnIrN3

ceramic

· ZnIrN3

ZnIrN₃ is an experimental ceramic nitride compound combining zinc and iridium with nitrogen, belonging to the family of transition metal nitrides studied for high-performance structural and functional applications. This material remains primarily in research phase; it is investigated for its potential hardness, thermal stability, and electronic properties that could exceed conventional nitride ceramics. Interest in this composition stems from iridium's exceptional hardness and chemical inertness combined with zinc's lightweight contribution, making it a candidate for extreme-environment applications where traditional ceramics reach their limits.

research material (pre-commercial)high-hardness coatingsextreme temperature ceramicscutting tool developmentwear-resistant applicationsaerospace thermal barriers

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	DFT · GLLB-SC
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.00827	μB	DFT

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	1.380	eV/atom	DFT

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ZnIrN3

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