ThN

ceramic

· ThN

Titanium nitride (ThN) is a ceramic compound belonging to the family of transition metal nitrides, characterized by high hardness and thermal stability. It is primarily used as a coating material in cutting tools, wear-resistant applications, and high-temperature structural components, where it provides superior hardness and oxidation resistance compared to uncoated materials or softer ceramic alternatives. The material is also investigated for potential applications in biomedical implants and advanced refractory systems due to its chemical inertness and high melting point.

cutting tool coatingswear-resistant coatingshigh-temperature applicationsbiomedical implantsrefractory systemsdiffusion barriers

Compliance & Regulations

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Units:

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.4238	lb/in³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—
Seebeck Coefficient(S)	-3.150	µV/K	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.000	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries	-1.962	eV/atom	—
↳	-1.765	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

ThN

Physical Properties

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Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental