Description

Molybdenum Nitride CAS NO 12033-19-1 is an advanced inorganic compound known for its exceptional hardness, thermal stability, and catalytic properties. This material is critical for applications requiring high-performance surfaces and energy-efficient chemical processes. It is primarily utilized by industries focused on advanced materials, electronics, and catalysis, where its unique combination of properties provides significant technological advantages.

Application

• Hard Coatings & Surface Engineering: Used as a wear-resistant and protective coating on cutting tools, molds, and mechanical components to extend service life.
• Heterogeneous Catalysis: Serves as an active catalyst or catalyst support in petrochemical refining, ammonia synthesis, and hydrodesulfurization (HDS) processes.
• Electrochemical Energy Storage: Investigated as a promising electrode material for supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries due to its high conductivity and stability.
• Electronic & Semiconductor Industry: Employed in diffusion barriers and conductive layers in microelectronic devices and integrated circuits.
• Nitriding Agent: Acts as a source of nitrogen in metallurgical processes for surface hardening of metals.
• Research & Development: A key material for academic and industrial R&D in material science, solid-state chemistry, and nanotechnology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Molybdenum Nitride
CAS No.	12033-19-1
Molecular Formula	MoN / Mo2N (common phases)
Molecular Weight	109.95 g/mol (for MoN)
Synonyms	Molybdenum mononitride; Molybdenum nitride (MoN); Molybdenum(III) nitride; Nitridomolybdenum; Molybdenum-Nitrogen alloy; γ-Mo2N; Hexagonal molybdenum nitride
EINECS	234-802-2

Quality Control

Our Molybdenum Nitride is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification, elemental analysis, and particle size distribution (PSD) measurement. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific lot results is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your technical requirements.

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 hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) when not in use to prevent oxidation and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Mo content)	≥ 99.0% (metals basis)
Phase Purity	≥ 98% (by XRD)
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (customizable)
Oxygen Content	≤ 1.0%
Nitrogen Content	≥ Theoretical - 1.5%
Trace Metals (ICP)	Contact for details

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