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Mo2N | |
Molar mass | 205.91 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Gray solid |
Density | 9.06 g/cm3 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). |
Molybdenum nitride (Mo2N) is a binary inorganic compound composed of molybdenum and nitrogen. It belongs to the family of transition metal nitrides and exhibits properties that make it useful in applications such as a catalyst and a coating material.
Mo2N typically exists in multiple crystalline forms, including hexagonal (hcp) and cubic (fcc) structures. [1] Its properties can vary depending on factors such as synthesis method, stoichiometry, and crystal structure. General properties of molybdenum nitride include:
Molybdenum nitride can be synthesized through various methods, [2] [3] including:
Molybdenum nitride is utilized as a catalyst in various industrial processes, including ammonia synthesis. Molybdenum nitride exhibits catalytic activity in the Haber-Bosch process for ammonia synthesis, where it serves as an alternative to conventional iron-based catalysts. [4]