Product Name: Yttrium Nitride (YN) 
Specification: 0.8-10um (D50) 
Appearance: Irregular 
Color: Black Grey 
Features: high melting point, high hardness, wear resistance, thermal stability, chemical stability, conductivity, thermal conductivity 
Application: Optoelectronics, semiconductors, energy and other fields

YTTRIUM NITRIDE

CAS： 25764-13-0

EINECS：247-248-8

chemical formula: YN

Molecular weight: 102.91

Density: 5.89 g/cm3(Temp: 23 °C)

Property: Insoluble in most common solvents and chemically stable at room temperature. Corrosion resistance, insoluble in water and common acids, but may react under strong alkaline conditions.

Synthesis method:

1. Direct thermal decomposition method: Metal yttrium is reacted with nitrogen at high temperature to produce yttrium nitride.

2. Thermal evaporation method: Yttrium metal reacts with a crucible and then evaporates at high temperature to produce yttrium nitride.

Application areas:

1. High temperature resistant structural materials

Yttrium nitride has an extremely high melting point (about 2900 ℃) and excellent oxidation resistance, making it suitable for structural components in extreme high-temperature environments. In the field of aviation and aerospace, it is used to manufacture high-temperature structural ceramics such as turbine blades and combustion chamber components to enhance the heat resistance and reliability of engines. Industrial high-temperature equipment: corrosion-resistant coatings or components applied to metallurgical furnaces, high-temperature reactors, and other equipment to extend their service life.

2. In the field of electronics and electrical engineering

The electronic conductivity of yttrium nitride gives it potential in electronic devices. Electronic ceramics: used for manufacturing high-frequency electronic components, insulation layers, or dielectric materials to enhance the stability and efficiency of devices. Semiconductor auxiliary materials: As a representative of high-purity nitrides, they can be used as functional layers or protective layers in specific semiconductor processes.

3. Luminescence and Optoelectronic Applications

Yttrium nitride can participate in the development of optical functional materials by doping with other elements.

Fluorescent materials: as matrix materials doped with rare earth elements (such as europium and cerium), used for manufacturing LED, display screen backlight or special lighting equipment. Laser materials: Potential applications for short wavelength lasers require composite optimization of performance with other materials.

4. Magnetic materials

Yttrium nitride can be combined with other rare earth elements to develop high-performance magnetic materials.

Permanent magnet: an alloy formed with elements such as neodymium and dysprosium, used to manufacture stable permanent magnets in high-temperature environments, suitable for fields such as motors and wind turbines.

Storage method: This product should be sealed and stored in a dry and cool environment. It should not be exposed to air for a long time to prevent moisture from causing aggregation, affecting dispersion performance and usage effect. In addition, it should be avoided from heavy pressure and not in contact with oxidants. It should be transported as ordinary goods.