Zr₄N₂ is a zirconium nitride ceramic compound belonging to the transition metal nitride family, characterized by a mixed-valence crystal structure that combines metallic and ceramic bonding characteristics. This material is primarily of research and development interest for high-temperature structural applications, wear-resistant coatings, and electronic devices where its refractory nature and potential for hardness and thermal stability are being explored; it represents an alternative in the zirconium nitride family that may offer different mechanical or chemical performance compared to more common ZrN (1:1) stoichiometry.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00840 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.358 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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