Titanium nitride (TiN) is a hard ceramic coating compound formed through the chemical combination of titanium and nitrogen, typically deposited as a thin film on cutting tools, dies, and wear-resistant components. It is widely used in metalworking, machining, and manufacturing where its exceptional hardness and oxidation resistance extend tool life and improve performance under high-temperature conditions. Engineers select TiN coatings over uncoated alternatives because they dramatically reduce friction, wear, and heat generation during machining operations, making them particularly valuable in high-speed cutting and demanding production environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 23.85 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | Pa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 17.70 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | Pa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.934 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -39.84 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01090 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.266 | eV/atom | — |