TiAlN is a hard ceramic coating material composed of titanium, aluminum, and nitrogen, typically deposited as a thin film on cutting tools and wear surfaces. It is widely used in machining operations, metal cutting, and high-temperature wear applications because of its exceptional hardness, oxidation resistance, and thermal stability compared to traditional TiN or CrN coatings. The aluminum content enhances oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures, making it particularly valuable for high-speed cutting operations and demanding industrial processes where tool life and performance are critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | -532.3 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | -0.3900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -655.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.02565 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.5790 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 4.266 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 2.879 | eV/atom | — |