ZrOsN3 is an experimental interstitial nitride compound combining zirconium, osmium, and nitrogen—a research-phase material in the refractory ceramics and hard coatings family. This material family is being investigated for extreme-environment applications where conventional ceramics and alloys reach their limits; osmium-containing nitrides are of particular interest for their potential hardness, oxidation resistance, and thermal stability at very high temperatures. Current development focuses on thin-film and coating applications rather than bulk structural use, making it most relevant to researchers and advanced materials engineers exploring next-generation wear and thermal protection systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.04106 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.180 | eV/atom | — |