What is CrN? Important knowledge about CrN

  1. Definition of CrN

1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: CrN or Chromium Nitride
1.1.2 English name: Chromium Nitride

1.2 Atomic mass: 66.0030

1.3 Molar mass: 66 g/mol

1.3.1 Molecular structure: Consists of one Chromium (Cr) atom and one Nitrogen (N) atom bonded together.

1.4 Ion structure: CrN does not form ions under normal conditions.

  1. Properties: CrN

2.1 Physical properties of CrN
State: Solid at room temperature
Color: Gray to black
Odor: Odorless
pH: Not applicable as CrN is a solid that does not dissolve in water

2.2 Chemical properties of CrN: High temperature resistance, high hardness, good wear resistance, good oxidation resistance at high temperatures, insoluble in acids and bases.

  1. Common chemical equations of CrN
    Since CrN is insoluble in water, acids, and bases, it does not often participate in chemical reactions.

  2. Preparation of CrN

4.1 Laboratory preparation of CrN
CrN is usually prepared from the reaction between Chromium and Nitrogen at high temperatures.

4.2 Industrial preparation of CrN
In industry, CrN is usually prepared by thin film coating method by chemical vapor deposition.

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