Optical constants of TiN (Titanium nitride)
Schnabel et al. 2018: n,k 0.292–0.809 µm
Complex refractive index (n+ik)
Derived optical constants
Comments
Reactive magnetron sputtering; Ar/N2 gas mixture of 10/1; negative bias potential: 100 V; substrate temperature: 400°C
References
V. Schnabel, R. Spolenak, M. Döbeli, H. Galinski. Structural color sensors with thermal memory: Measuring functional properties of Ti-based nitrides by eye. Adv. Opt. Mater. 6, 1800656 (2018)
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About Titanium nitride
Titanium nitride (TiN) is a hard ceramic material characterized by its golden appearance. Due to its high hardness and resistance to wear, TiN is commonly used as a coating on tools, such as drill bits and end mills, to extend their life and improve their performance. The coating also exhibits a low coefficient of friction, which reduces galling and seizing. Moreover, its corrosion resistance makes it suitable for biomedical applications, such as coatings on surgical instruments and orthopedic implants. In electronics, TiN serves as a barrier layer between metals in integrated circuits. It's typically deposited using physical vapor deposition (PVD) or chemical vapor deposition (CVD) techniques. Additionally, its metallic luster and gold hue make it a popular decorative coating for architectural and consumer products.
Other names and variations:- TiN
- Tinite
- TiNite