Zr₃N₄ is a zirconium nitride ceramic compound that belongs to the refractory metal nitride family, known for high hardness and thermal stability. This material is primarily of research and development interest for advanced applications requiring extreme wear resistance and thermal durability, such as cutting tools, protective coatings, and high-temperature structural components where conventional ceramics or carbides may be inadequate. Zirconium nitrides offer superior oxidation resistance compared to some competing refractory systems, making them candidates for next-generation aerospace and machining applications, though commercial deployment remains limited compared to established alternatives like TiN or WC-based systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.286 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.124 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -340.3 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02380 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.719 | eV/atom | — |