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Terbium Nitride (TbN) is a high-performance inorganic compound known for its exceptional magnetic and electrical properties, excellent thermal stability, and superior hardness. This compound is primarily used in specialized applications such as electronics, magnetic materials, 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
Terbium nitride (TbN) is a high-melting-point inorganic compound with a black powder appearance. It has an extremely high melting point of 2630°C. However, it has poor oxidation resistance and is prone to oxidation at temperatures between 600-700°C, thus it should only be used in vacuum or neutral gas environments. Terbium nitride undergoes hydrolysis in humid air, resulting in the formation of terbium hydroxide and ammonia gas.
Key Features
- High Melting Point: With a melting point of 2630°C, TbN remains stable even in extremely high-temperature environments.
- Poor Oxidation Resistance: It is prone to oxidation in oxygen-rich environments and requires special conditions for use.
- Hydrolysis Properties: Easily hydrolyzes in humid air, generating terbium hydroxide.
Applications
- High-End Ceramics: Terbium nitride is widely used in high-temperature ceramic materials.
- Luminescent Materials: It is used in the production of high-performance luminescent materials.
- Special Metallurgy: As a metallurgical material, it plays an important role in high-temperature smelting processes.
- Petrochemical Industry: TbN can be used as a catalyst or an important additive in the petrochemical industry.
- Artificial Crystals: It is used in the manufacture of high-quality artificial crystals.
- Magnetic Materials: Terbium nitride has potential applications in magnetic material production.
- Display Technology: Its unique properties make TbN useful in optoelectronic materials for display technologies.
| Property | Content |
| Molecular Formula | TbN |
| CAS | 12033-64-6 |
| Density | 9.550 g/cm³ |
| Appearance | Black Powder |
| Melting Point | 2630 ℃ |
| Molar Mass | 172.93 g·mol⁻¹ |
| Solubility | Reacts with water |
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