Binary transition metal nitrides exhibit some favorable properties such as hardness, electrical conductivity, and temperature stability. Ternary metal nitrides exhibit more favorable or multiple variations of these properties based on the extended chemical structure. Ternary nitrides can be synthesized by ammonolysis of their subsequent ternary oxides. Ternary metal oxide powders exhibit the general formula of BaxMyOz (where M is a transition metal), such as BaFe2O4 and BaCrO4. These compounds are synthesized by the stoichiometric mixture of binary metal oxide powders heated to 800°-1000°C for several days. The resulting powders are heated under the flow of ammonia to exchange the oxygen for nitrogen. The products were characterized with powder X-ray diffraction and single crystal diffraction.

Ternary transition metal nitrides through ammonolysis: Synthesis and physical properties

251st National Meeting (2016)

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