Zr₄Co₂N is an intermetallic nitride compound combining zirconium and cobalt with nitrogen, belonging to the family of transition-metal nitrides. This is primarily a research material explored for its potential high hardness, thermal stability, and wear resistance properties characteristic of ceramic-like intermetallics. Industrial adoption remains limited; applications are being investigated in wear-resistant coatings, cutting tools, and high-temperature structural applications where traditional carbides or nitrides may fall short, though availability and cost-effectiveness compared to established alternatives remain developmental considerations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.376 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8267 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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