Description

Zirconium Nitride (ZrN) is a refractory ceramic compound known for its exceptional hardness, high melting point, and excellent chemical stability. It is a critical advanced material valued for its superior wear resistance, thermal conductivity, and decorative golden-yellow color. This material is essential for manufacturers in the cutting tool, decorative coating, semiconductor, and aerospace industries seeking to enhance product durability and performance under extreme conditions.

Application

• Hard Protective Coatings: Applied via Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) to cutting tools, molds, and engine components to drastically improve wear resistance and service life.
• Decorative Finishes: Used to deposit a durable, gold-colored coating on consumer electronics, watches, and architectural hardware.
• Diffusion Barrier Layers: Employed in microelectronics and semiconductor manufacturing as a thin film barrier to prevent interdiffusion between silicon and conductive metals.
• Aerospace Components: Utilized as a thermal protection and wear-resistant coating on turbine blades and other high-temperature mechanical parts.
• Cermet and Composite Materials: Serves as a reinforcing phase in metal-ceramic composites to enhance mechanical properties.
• Optical Applications: Used in thin-film optics and solar control coatings due to its specific optical properties and durability.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zirconium Nitride
CAS No.	25658-42-8
Molecular Formula	ZrN
Molecular Weight	105.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Zirconium mononitride; Zirconium(III) nitride; Nitridozirconium; Zirconium nitride (ZrN); ZRN; EINECS 247-166-1
EINECS No.	247-166-1

Quality Control

Our Zirconium Nitride is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as purity, particle size distribution, phase composition, and metallic impurities. Our quality system is designed to meet the exacting requirements of advanced materials and coating applications.

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 product is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent oxidation or hydrolysis. Incompatible with strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Golden-yellow powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to ZrN phase
Assay (ZrN)	≥ 99.5%
Oxygen Content	≤ 0.5%
Carbon Content	≤ 0.1%
Particle Size (D50)	1-5 µm (other sizes available)
Metallic Impurities (Fe, Al, etc.)	≤ 500 ppm (total)

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