Chromium(III) nitride
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Chromium(III) nitride | |
|---|---|
| IUPAC name | Chromium(III) nitride |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [12053-27-9] |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | CrN |
| Molar mass | 66g mol-1 |
| Appearance | Black powder |
| Density | 5.9 g cm-3[1] |
| Melting point |
1080 ˚C[1] |
| Solubility in water | Insoluble in water[2] |
| Hazards | |
| Main hazards | Irritant |
| R-phrases | R22, R42/43 |
| S-phrases | S24, S37, S45, S60 |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
|
Chromium(III) nitride is a chemical compound of chromium and nitrogen. It is very hard, and is extremely resistant to corrosion.
[edit] Synthesis
Chromium(III) nitride can be prepared by direct combination of chromium and nitrogen at 800 °C:
