W3N

metal
· JVASP-127662· W3N

W3N is a tungsten nitride compound that belongs to the refractory metal nitride family, characterized by extremely high hardness and thermal stability. This material is primarily investigated for wear-resistant coatings, cutting tool applications, and high-temperature structural components where conventional alloys fail. W3N offers exceptional hardness and oxidation resistance, making it particularly valuable in applications demanding extreme durability at elevated temperatures, though it remains largely in advanced research and specialized industrial applications rather than mainstream production.

wear-resistant coatingscutting tools and tool bitshigh-temperature protective coatingsrefractory applicationshard facing and tribological surfaces

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Density(ρ)
16.41
kg/m³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
2.151
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
1.499
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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