Cr2GeN

metal

· Cr2GeN

Cr₂GeN is a ternary ceramic compound combining chromium, germanium, and nitrogen, belonging to the family of transition metal nitrides and germanides. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial use, investigated for potential applications requiring high hardness, thermal stability, and wear resistance in demanding environments. Its notable characteristics stem from combining the hardening effects of nitrogen with the structural properties of chromium-germanium intermetallics, making it relevant for high-performance coating and structural applications where conventional tool materials or ceramics face limitations.

hard coatings and surface engineeringwear-resistant applicationshigh-temperature materials researchcutting tool developmentthermal barrier coating researchadvanced ceramics research

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)	27,702.2	ksi	—
Shear Modulus(G)	7,687	ksi	—
Young's Modulus(E)	21,320.5	ksi	—

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Cr2GeN

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