Vanadium Nitride Powder VN CAS No. 24646-85-3

Vanadium Nitride (VN) Powder is a high-performance material with a unique combination of properties, making it valuable in various industrial applications. Vanadium nitride is known for its hardness, thermal stability, and excellent electrical conductivity, which makes it particularly useful in hard coatings, alloy production, and energy storage systems.

Data Sheet

Applications:

1. Hard Coatings: VN is commonly used as a hard coating material in cutting tools, drills, and other metalworking tools. It significantly improves the wear resistance, hardness, and lifespan of these tools, allowing them to perform better in high-stress environments.

2. Steel and Alloy Production: Vanadium nitride is used as an additive in the production of high-strength, low-alloy (HSLA) steels. It acts as a grain refiner, improving the mechanical properties of steel, such as toughness and strength. VN also helps in reducing the amount of vanadium required in steel production, making it a cost-effective alternative to pure vanadium.

3. Supercapacitors and Batteries: Due to its excellent electrical conductivity and stability, VN is explored as an electrode material in supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries. It provides high power density and good cycling stability, making it a promising material for energy storage applications.

4. Catalysis: VN is used as a catalyst in various chemical reactions, particularly in the ammonia synthesis process. It can also serve as a catalyst for hydrogenation and dehydrogenation reactions due to its catalytic properties.

Chemical Composition

Storage:

VN powder should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and incompatible materials, such as strong oxidizers. Containers should be tightly sealed to prevent contamination and degradation of the material.