Crystal structure and magnetic properties of the compound MnN

Abstract The compound MnN was prepared as a single phase by DC reactive sputtering. Its crystal structure is determined to be face-centered tetragonal one with the NaCl type by X-ray diffraction measurements. The compound MnN is stable up to 753 K and decomposes to tetragonal Mn 3 N 2 at 758 K. This compound exhibits a antiferromagnetism.