Definition of «nitride»

A nitride is a compound that contains nitrogen and another element, typically metal. Nitrides are commonly used in industry for their hardness, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance properties. Examples of nitrides include calcium nitride (Ca3N2), aluminum nitride (AlN), and silicon nitride (Si3N4).

Phrases with «nitride»

Sentences with «nitride»

Depending on the percentage of boron nitride nanosheets added to the polymer, this self - healing may require additional heat or pressure, but some forms of the new material can self - heal at room temperature when placed next to each other. (sciencedaily.com)
«This model enabled the state to quickly adjust to changes in a very dynamic industry and make the facility available to NexGen for its production of gallium nitride semiconductor devices, modules and systems.» (syracuse.com)
Interferometric measurement of thickness of silicon nitride layer in bi-morph silicon MEMS P. Ferraro, M. Paturzo, S. De Nicola, A. Finizio, G. Pierattini, G. Coppola, M. Iodice, V. Striano, and M. Gagliardi in «Optical Micro - and Nanometrology in Microsystems Technology», vol. (inoa.it)
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