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Zr3 N4

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· Zr3 N4

Zr₃N₄ is a ceramic nitride compound belonging to the transition metal nitride family, characterized by a zirconium-nitrogen stoichiometry that forms a hard, refractory material. This compound is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume production; it is investigated for applications requiring high hardness, thermal stability, and chemical resistance in extreme environments. Zr₃N₄ is notable within the nitride family for its potential as a wear-resistant coating or structural ceramic, offering advantages in thermal shock resistance and oxidation protection compared to conventional refractory materials, though competing established nitrides (TiN, AlN) currently dominate industrial coatings and structural applications.

refractory coatingswear-resistant surfaceshigh-temperature ceramicsadvanced materials researchcutting tool applicationsthermal barrier systems

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Units:

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	1.124	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-1.720	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Zr3 N4

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