Chromium(III) nitride
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Chromium(III) nitride | |
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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 |
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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: