"Zrn" Coating Technical Specifications

Zirconium Nitride (ZrN)
clipersGeneral Characteristics: The most biocompatible of the ceramic hard nitrides, zirconium nitride is tougher, harder and provides more lubricity than titanium nitride. It is used extensively in cutting applications where other coatings have failed. 

Specifications:
Color: Champagne gold base, can be varied from silver to dark gold
Thickness Range: 1 to 5 microns (~0.00004 to 0.0002”)
Hardness: 2700 to 2900 Hv (Vickers hardness)
Maximum Operating Temperature: 600º C (1100º F)
Lubricity: 0.5 coefficient of friction
Deposition Temperature: 350 to 500º C
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Thermal Conductivity: Medium
Wear Resistance: Excellent
Biocompatibility: Excellent
Structure: Single or multilayer