ZrCo₄N₄ is an intermetallic nitride compound combining zirconium and cobalt with nitrogen, representing a research-phase material in the family of transition metal nitrides. This material class is of interest for high-temperature structural applications and wear-resistant coatings, where the combination of metallic bonding and nitride hardness offers potential advantages over conventional superalloys and ceramic coatings. As an experimental composition, ZrCo₄N₄ is primarily encountered in materials research rather than established production; its development context suggests investigation into advanced hard coatings, refractory components, or catalytic applications where thermal stability and chemical resistance are competing design drivers.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.084 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.1943 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2740 | eV/atom | — |