CrN (chromium nitride) is a hard ceramic coating material belonging to the transition metal nitride family, known for its excellent hardness and wear resistance combined with good corrosion resistance. It is widely used in industrial applications requiring surface protection, particularly in cutting tools, dies, and wear-resistant coatings where it provides superior performance over uncoated substrates or softer alternatives like TiN. The material is valued for enabling longer tool life and faster machining operations while maintaining dimensional stability in aggressive chemical environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 327.7 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 148.8 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00400 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.01000 | eV/atom | — |