Zirconium Nitride (ZrN)-Pieces

Characteristic




Zirconium nitride (ZrN) is an inorganic compound used in a variety of ways due to its properties.




Chemical formula：ZrN

Appearance：Yellow-brown crystals

Odor：Odorless

Density：7.09 g/cm3 (24 °C)

Melting point：2,952 °C (5,346 °F; 3,225 K) at 760 mmHg

Solubility in water：Insoluble

Solubility：Soluble in concentrated HF, acids

Crystal structure：Cubic, cF8




Application




Zirconium nitride is a hard ceramic material similar to titanium nitride and is a cement-like refractory material. Thus it is used in refractories, cermets and laboratory crucibles. When applied using the physical vapor deposition coating process it is commonly used for coating medical devices, industrial parts (notably drill bits), automotive and aerospace components and other parts subject to high wear and corrosive environments.




Zirconium nitride was suggested as a hydrogen peroxide fuel tank liner for rockets and aircraft.