SiCrN3
metal· SiCrN3
SiCrN3 is a ternary ceramic nitride compound combining silicon, chromium, and nitrogen, belonging to the family of transition metal nitrides used for hard coatings and wear-resistant applications. This material is primarily researched and applied in thin-film coating technologies where high hardness, thermal stability, and oxidation resistance are critical; it competes with more established systems like CrN and TiN in protective coating markets. SiCrN3 is notable for its potential to combine silicon's oxidation resistance with chromium's hardness in a single phase, making it attractive for high-temperature and corrosive environments, though it remains less widely adopted than binary nitride standards in production.
PVD hard coatingsCutting tool insertsHigh-temperature oxidation barriersWear-resistant surface treatmentsThermal barrier applications
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.7988 | μB | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.060 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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