ZrAlN is a ternary nitride ceramic coating combining zirconium, aluminum, and nitrogen. It belongs to the family of hard ceramic coatings used to improve wear resistance and thermal stability in high-stress applications. This material is valued in cutting tool coatings and protective surface treatments where it offers enhanced hardness and oxidation resistance compared to binary nitride alternatives, making it particularly relevant for high-temperature machining and tribological environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 5,043 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,183.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1165 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 1.766 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3565 | eV/atom | — |