Zr3AlN4 is a ternary ceramic compound combining zirconium, aluminum, and nitrogen, belonging to the family of transition metal nitrides and MAX-phase related materials. This is a research-stage compound being investigated for high-temperature structural applications where hardness, thermal stability, and wear resistance are critical, particularly in contexts where conventional carbides or borides show limitations. The material is notable within advanced ceramics research for its potential in cutting tools, coating systems, and high-temperature structural components, though industrial deployment remains limited compared to established nitride systems like TiN or AlN.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 57.49 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.1600 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 40.14 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.440 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1900 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.677 | eV/atom | — |