Description

Diiron Nitride is an inorganic compound of significant interest in advanced materials science and industrial catalysis. Its unique iron-nitrogen bonding structure provides valuable magnetic and catalytic properties that are leveraged in high-performance applications. This material is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of hard coatings, magnetic recording media, and heterogeneous catalysis.

Application

• Hard Coatings & Surface Engineering: Used as a precursor or component in thin-film coatings to enhance surface hardness, wear resistance, and corrosion protection on tools and mechanical parts.
• Magnetic Materials Research: Investigated for its potential in next-generation magnetic recording media and data storage technologies due to its specific magnetic characteristics.
• Catalysis: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst support in various chemical synthesis and ammonia-related processes, leveraging its active surface sites.
• Nitriding Agent: Acts as a source of active nitrogen in metallurgical processes for the surface hardening (nitriding) of steel and other ferrous alloys.
• Energy Storage & Conversion: Studied as a potential electrode or catalytic material in fuel cells and battery systems.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed as a specialized chemical reagent in inorganic synthesis and materials research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diiron Nitride
CAS No.	12023-20-0
Molecular Formula	Fe2N
Molecular Weight	125.70 g/mol
Synonyms	Iron Nitride (Fe2N); Iron(II,III) Nitride; Ferric Nitride; Fe2N; Nitridodiiron; UNII-8V71SKP3KP
EINECS	234-666-5

Quality Control

Our Diiron Nitride is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis to confirm identity, purity, and physical characteristics. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results 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. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) for long-term storage to prevent oxidation and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder or crystalline solid
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure of Fe2N
Assay (Fe2N)	≥ 95.0%
Iron (Fe) Content	Contact for details
Nitrogen (N) Content	Contact for details
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details
Trace Metals (ICP)	Contact for details

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