Zr₄Al₂N₂ is a ternary nitride ceramic compound combining zirconium, aluminum, and nitrogen, belonging to the family of refractory metal nitrides. This material is primarily of research and development interest for advanced applications requiring high hardness, thermal stability, and wear resistance; it is not yet widely commercialized but represents the broader class of transition metal nitride composites being explored for next-generation coatings, cutting tools, and high-temperature structural applications where conventional ceramics may be insufficient.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 141.7 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 95.21 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00850 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.200 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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