Description

Zirconium Nitride (ZrN) is an advanced ceramic material renowned for its exceptional combination of hardness, chemical inertness, and high-temperature stability. This compound is critical for applications demanding superior wear resistance, corrosion protection, and decorative finishes. It is extensively utilized across industries such as precision machining, aerospace, semiconductor manufacturing, and medical device coating. Our high-purity grades ensure reliable performance and consistent results for your most demanding technical requirements.

Application

• Hard Protective Coatings: Applied via Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) to cutting tools, molds, and precision components to drastically extend service life.
• Decorative Finishes: Used to create a durable, gold-like appearance on consumer electronics, watches, and architectural hardware.
• Diffusion Barriers: Essential in microelectronics as a thin film barrier layer in semiconductor devices to prevent unwanted interdiffusion of metals.
• Aerospace Components: Coats turbine blades and other high-temperature parts to provide oxidation resistance and thermal stability.
• Medical Implants: Enhances the biocompatibility, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance of orthopedic and dental implants.
• Wear-Resistant Surfaces: Protects mechanical parts in harsh industrial environments from abrasion and mechanical degradation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zirconium Nitride
CAS No.	12033-93-1
Molecular Formula	ZrN
Molecular Weight	105.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Zirconium mononitride; Zirconium(III) nitride; Nitridozirconium; Zirconium nitride (ZrN); Zirconium nitride powder; ZrN; Azanylidenezirconium
EINECS	234-796-7

Quality Control

Our Zirconium Nitride is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to verify critical parameters including phase purity, particle size distribution, chemical composition, and metallic impurity levels. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your technical specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). The material is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and potential oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Golden yellow to brown powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to ZrN phase
Purity (ZrN basis)	≥ 99.5%
Oxygen Content	≤ 0.5%
Carbon Content	≤ 0.1%
Particle Size (D50)	1-5 µm (other sizes available)
Metallic Impurities (ICP-MS)	≤ 100 ppm total

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