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
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Young's Modulus(E) | — | Pa | — | — |
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