# Nitride Powders Source: https://powdchem.com/products/ceramic-powders/nitride-powders/ Page type: Material category Advanced ceramic powders Boron nitride, aluminum nitride, silicon nitride and other ceramic nitride powders. Match the chemistry and crystal form to the intended process. [Browse 10 materials]() [Ask about supply]() [Image: Powder material specimens; appearance reference]() ## Choose a material ### Boron nitride crystal forms Start with hexagonal h-BN or cubic c-BN (CBN). The shared BN formula does not identify the crystal form; keep the phase and intended process together. #### Hexagonal boron nitride powder Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN / BN) ceramic powder [Selection guide]() [Ask about this material]() BN / h-BN #### Cubic boron nitride powder Cubic boron nitride (c-BN / CBN) superabrasive powder [Selection guide]() [Ask about this material]() BN / c-BN / CBN ### Aluminum and silicon nitrides AlN and Si3N4 are separate ceramic systems. For AlN, include oxygen and surface-treatment requirements; for Si3N4, specify the required phase balance. #### Aluminum nitride powder Aluminum nitride (AlN) ceramic powder [Selection guide]() [Ask about this material]() AlN #### Silicon nitride powder Silicon nitride (Si3N4) structural ceramic powder [Selection guide]() [Ask about this material]() Si3N4 ### Transition-metal nitrides Select the complete nitride identity, then phase, nitrogen/oxygen content and particle profile. Keep coating research and bulk-powder processing requirements explicit. #### Titanium nitride powder titanium nitride (TiN) ceramic powder [Selection guide]() [Ask about this material]() TiN #### Zirconium nitride powder zirconium nitride (ZrN) ceramic powder [Selection guide]() [Ask about this material]() ZrN #### Hafnium nitride powder hafnium nitride (HfN) refractory ceramic powder [Selection guide]() [Ask about this material]() HfN #### Vanadium nitride powder vanadium nitride (VN) powder [Selection guide]() [Ask about this material]() VN #### Chromium nitride powder chromium nitride (CrN) powder [Selection guide]() [Ask about this material]() CrN #### Tantalum nitride powder tantalum nitride (TaN) refractory ceramic powder [Selection guide]() [Ask about this material]() TaN ## Material selection guide Start with the material identity and process, then check the details on the proposed datasheet. Nitride identities and purchasing differences | Material | Where the choice differs | What to confirm | | --- | --- | --- | | Hexagonal boron nitride powderBN / h-BN | Layered h-BN; used in filler, lubrication and ceramic-material studies. | Crystal phase, platelet dimensions, surface treatment and the process role.[Discuss this material]() | | Cubic boron nitride powderBN / c-BN / CBN | Cubic BN; the abrasive route differs from layered h-BN. | c-BN phase, grit distribution, particle shape and the workpiece/process.[Discuss this material]() | | Aluminum nitride powderAlN | AlN for ceramic processing or a specified filler formulation. Loose sintering powder and prepared filler are different requests. | Oxygen, particle distribution, additives or surface protection. For a wet process, check moisture compatibility.[Discuss this material]() | | Silicon nitride powderSi3N4 | Si3N4 ceramic feedstock. The alpha/beta phase balance belongs in the specification. | Phase fractions, oxygen, particle distribution and any sintering additives.[Discuss this material]() | | Titanium nitride powderTiN | titanium nitride (TiN) ceramic powder. Use the complete nitride identity for the intended ceramic or coating study. | Phase, nitrogen and oxygen contents, particle profile and process-specific impurity limits.[Discuss this material]() | | Zirconium nitride powderZrN | zirconium nitride (ZrN) ceramic powder. Use the complete nitride identity for the intended ceramic or coating study. | Phase, nitrogen and oxygen contents, particle profile and process-specific impurity limits.[Discuss this material]() | | Hafnium nitride powderHfN | hafnium nitride (HfN) refractory ceramic powder. Use the complete nitride identity for the intended ceramic or coating study. | Phase, nitrogen and oxygen contents, particle profile and process-specific impurity limits.[Discuss this material]() | | Vanadium nitride powderVN | vanadium nitride (VN) powder. Use the complete nitride identity for the intended ceramic or coating study. | Phase, nitrogen and oxygen contents, particle profile and process-specific impurity limits.[Discuss this material]() | | Chromium nitride powderCrN | chromium nitride (CrN) powder. Use the complete nitride identity for the intended ceramic or coating study. | Phase, nitrogen and oxygen contents, particle profile and process-specific impurity limits.[Discuss this material]() | | Tantalum nitride powderTaN | tantalum nitride (TaN) refractory ceramic powder. Use the complete nitride identity for the intended ceramic or coating study. | Phase, nitrogen and oxygen contents, particle profile and process-specific impurity limits.[Discuss this material]() | **Material & phase** Separate hexagonal BN from cubic BN/CBN, and distinguish AlN from Si3N4. Retain the exact phase or phase-ratio requirements in the brief. **Particle & surface** Describe particle distribution, shape, agglomeration and surface treatment. For treated grades, specify what must be confirmed about the coating. **Process & documentation** Connect the grade to sintering, filler formulation or research. Review oxygen/moisture limits, test methods and appropriate handling information. ### Three nitrides. Different starting points. These application sketches identify a direction. The powder grade still has to fit your process. [**h-BN**Hexagonal boron nitrideThermal fillers & release applicationsCompare platelet size, morphology and treatment. h-BN is a different phase from c-BN. 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Add any requirements you already know. - Nitride formula, crystal form and phase requirements - Particle size, morphology and treatment - Oxygen, moisture and impurity limits - Process, quantity and evaluation documents ### Quantity, samples and documents Nike has no fixed minimum order. Tell us the quantity you need; we’ll check supplier pack sizes and any minimums. We’ll check the proposed grade, sample options, delivery timing and available batch documents. Include any essential COA, TDS or SDS requirements. [How we coordinate documents]() [Samples and testing]() [Send a material request]() ## Applications to explore. [**Advanced Ceramic Processing**Powder sourcing for forming, sintering and ceramic formulation. Match feedstock chemistry and architecture to the process you will run.]() [**Thermal & Functional Fillers**Filler powder sourcing for polymers, coatings and electronic packaging, centered on the matrix and the final formulation.]() [**Materials Research**A clearer starting point for comparing research powders, from a recognized formula to a tightly controlled experimental brief.]() ## Related material families. [**Thermal & Composite Fillers**6 material directions]() [**Carbide Powders**12 material directions]() [**Carbon & 2D Materials**12 material directions]()