ZrCuN3 is an experimental interstitial nitride compound combining zirconium, copper, and nitrogen, representing research into ternary metal nitride ceramics for advanced structural and functional applications. This material family is primarily of academic and emerging industrial interest, investigated for potential use in hard coatings, wear-resistant surfaces, and high-temperature applications where conventional nitrides may be limited. The incorporation of copper into zirconium nitride is relatively uncommon and suggests research into tailoring hardness, thermal stability, or functional properties (such as electrical or thermal conductivity) beyond what binary systems offer.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.00148 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.540 | eV/atom | — |