ZnNbN₃ is a ternary nitride compound combining zinc, niobium, and nitrogen, representing an emerging class of metal nitride materials being investigated for advanced functional applications. This material belongs to the wider family of transition metal nitrides, which are known for high hardness, thermal stability, and electrical conductivity—properties that distinguish them from conventional ceramics and metallic alloys. As a research-phase compound, ZnNbN₃ is primarily of interest in materials science exploration for next-generation coatings, high-temperature structural applications, and potential electronic or electrochemical devices where the combined properties of zinc and niobium nitrides may offer advantages over single-component nitrides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.462 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.060 | eV/atom | — |