Description

Zinc Nitride is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Zn₃N₂, primarily recognized for its role as a precursor material in advanced materials science. Its significance lies in its utility for synthesizing zinc oxide nanostructures and other functional materials with tailored electronic and optical properties. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the semiconductor, thin-film deposition, and specialty ceramics industries seeking high-purity starting materials.

Application

• Semiconductor Precursor: Used in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes to create zinc-containing thin films for electronic devices.
• Nanomaterial Synthesis: Serves as a key starting material for the production of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles, nanowires, and other nanostructures with applications in sensors and optoelectronics.
• Catalyst Research: Investigated as a catalyst or catalyst support in various chemical transformation reactions within research and development settings.
• Specialty Ceramics & Coatings: Employed in the formulation of advanced ceramic composites and protective coatings that require specific nitride phases.
• Nitriding Agent: Acts as a source of nitrogen in metallurgical and materials processing to introduce nitrogen into other metal matrices.
• Energy Storage Materials: Explored as a potential component or precursor for next-generation battery anodes and other energy storage systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zinc Nitride
CAS No.	1313-49-1
Molecular Formula	Zn₃N₂
Molecular Weight	224.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Trizinc dinitride; Zinc nitride (Zn3N2); Nitridotrizinc; Zinc(II) nitride; UNII-5MJI4B67YU; EINECS 215-207-3
EINECS	215-207-3

Quality Control

Our Zinc Nitride is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical characterization. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, particle size, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to brownish powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Zn₃N₂)	≥ 95.0%
Zinc (Zn) Content	Contact for details
Nitrogen (N) Content	Contact for details
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable
Moisture Content	< 1.0%
Trace Metals (ICP)	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.