Titanium Nitride

TiN

IUPAC: Titanium nitride

CAS: 25583-20-4

Overview

Titanium nitride is an extremely hard gold-colored ceramic coating used on cutting tools, medical implants, and decorative applications.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Nitrogen N 1 14.0070
Titanium Ti 1 47.8670

Elemental Composition

N
Nitrogen ×1
22.6%
Ti
Titanium ×1
77.4%

Uses

  • • Tool coating (drill bits)
  • • Medical implant coating
  • • Decorative gold finish
  • • Semiconductor barrier layer

Fun Facts

  • ✦ The gold-colored coating on many drill bits and watch cases is titanium nitride

Structure

SMILES

N#[Ti]

Properties

Type
inorganic
State
solid
Molar Mass
61.87 g/mol
Density
5.2200 g/cm³
Melting Point
2930.0 °C
Solubility
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
61.9510
TPSA
23.8 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
10.0

Related Compounds

Aluminum Chloride

AlCl₃

Aluminum Nitride

AlN

Ammonium Persulfate

(NH₄)₂S₂O₈

Arsine

AsH₃

Barium Ferrite

BaFe₁₂O₁₉

Barium Titanate

BaTiO₃

Boron Nitride

BN

Boron Trichloride

BCl₃

Calcium Aluminate Cement

CaO·Al₂O₃

Calcium Carbide

CaC₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Titanium Nitride?
Titanium Nitride (TiN) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Titanium nitride.
What is the molecular weight of Titanium Nitride?
Titanium Nitride has a molar mass of 61.87 g/mol.
What state is Titanium Nitride at room temperature?
Titanium Nitride is a solid at room temperature.
Is Titanium Nitride organic or inorganic?
Titanium Nitride is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Titanium Nitride?
Titanium Nitride (TiN) is composed of Nitrogen (N), Titanium (Ti).