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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	54,477.8	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW
Shear Modulus(G)	33,687.5	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	1.758	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.5890	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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W1 N2

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