Nickel Nitride (Ni₃N) is a high-performance inorganic compound known for its exceptional hardness, excellent thermal stability, and superior corrosion resistance. This compound is primarily used in specialized applications such as hard coatings, catalysts, and advanced ceramics, where it serves in critical components exposed to demanding environments. Its unique chemical composition and properties make it suitable for applications requiring reliability and high performance.
Product Overview
Nickel nitride (Ni3N) is a black-grey powder with a high density and excellent chemical stability. It is stable in humid air and does not react with water. Nickel nitride shows good solubility and reactivity in acidic environments and decomposes into nickel and nitrogen under high-temperature conditions. Due to its unique physical and chemical properties, Ni3N is widely used in catalysis and electrochemical applications.
Key Features
- Chemical Stability: Stable in humid air, suitable for use in various environments.
- High Activity and Selectivity: Exhibits excellent performance in catalytic reactions and electrochemical applications.
- Good Decomposition Properties: Decomposes into nickel and nitrogen at high temperatures, ideal for high-temperature applications.
- Non-Reactive with Water: Can be used in various liquid environments without corrosion.
Applications
- Carbon-Enriched Catalysts: Used for the electrolysis of carbon dioxide to produce carbon monoxide.
- Hydrogen Fuel Cell Anode Material: Serves as the anode material for new alkaline hydrogen fuel cells, providing high activity and voltage stability.
- Electromagnetic Applications: Widely applied in the field of electromagnetic materials.
- Gas Sensing and Catalysis: Used in gas sensors and catalytic applications due to its high activity and selectivity.
- Combustion Batteries: Acts as a functional inorganic material in combustion batteries, offering excellent performance.
Item | Description |
Molecular Formula | Ni₃N |
Density | 7.66 g/cm³ |
Appearance | Black-gray powder |
Solubility in Water | Does not react with water |
Molecular Formula | Ni₃N₂ |
Appearance | Black powder |
Molar Mass | 204.0936 g·mol⁻¹ |
Solubility in Water | Does not react with water |
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