It belongs to the family of transition metal nitrides and exhibits properties that make it useful in applications such as a catalyst and a coating material.

Mo2N typically exists in multiple crystalline forms, including hexagonal (hcp) and cubic (fcc) structures.

[1] Its properties can vary depending on factors such as synthesis method, stoichiometry, and crystal structure.

General properties of molybdenum nitride include: Molybdenum nitride can be synthesized through various methods,[2][3] including: Molybdenum nitride is utilized as a catalyst in various industrial processes, including ammonia synthesis.

Molybdenum nitride exhibits catalytic activity in the Haber-Bosch process for ammonia synthesis, where it serves as an alternative to conventional iron-based catalysts.