Tantalum(III) nitride

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Tantalum(III) nitride
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General
Other names Tantalum mononitride
Molecular formula TaN
Molar mass 194.955 g/mol
Appearance black crystals
Crystal structure hexagonal
CAS number [12033-62-4]
Properties
Density and phase 13.7 g/cm3, solid
Solubility  ?
Melting point 3090°C
Boiling point  ?
Hazards
EU classification not listed
NFPA 704
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Tantalum(III) nitride (TaN) is an inorganic chemical compound. It is used to create barrier layers between copper and silicon in the manufacture of integrated circuits, to create thin film surface mount resistors and has other electronic applications.[1] [2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Ho, Johnny; Kim Meekyung (MK), Santala Melissa. Tantalum Nitride Barrier Layer in Copper-based ICs. Retrieved on September 2, 2006.
  2. ^ Akashi, Teruhisa (2005). Fabrication of a Tantalum-Nitride Thin-Film Resistor with a Low-Variability Resistance. Retrieved on September 2, 2006.


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