W1 N2
semiconductor· W1 N2
W1 N2 is a tungsten nitride semiconductor compound combining tungsten with nitrogen, typically investigated as a hard, refractory material in research and specialized industrial contexts. It is explored for high-temperature and wear-resistant applications where its hardness and thermal stability offer advantages over conventional metallic coatings and softer semiconductors. The material family is of particular interest for barrier layers, diffusion barriers in microelectronics, and protective coatings in extreme environments, though commercial adoption remains limited compared to established alternatives like TiN or established silicon-based semiconductors.
refractory coatingsmicroelectronics barrier layerswear-resistant surfaceshigh-temperature semiconductorsresearch materials
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 | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
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