What is TiON?
Titanium Oxynitride (TiON)
Research-grade titanium oxynitride (TiON) nanoparticles: an oxygen-rich, black, absorptive functional powder for optical, photothermal, conductive-coating, and related research evaluation.
Technical owner: Aurexene Materials Engineering Team · Last updated: 2026-06-01
Titanium OxynitrideTitanium OxyNitride
What It Is Not
- TiON is titanium oxynitride, not TiN titanium nitride or TiO2 titanium dioxide.
When Not to Use It
- Do not use TiON when phase-pure TiN or TiO2 behavior is required, or when its dark absorber character conflicts with visible appearance.
Intrinsic Screening Summary
- Identity screen
- TiO1.5-1.8N0.2-0.4 oxygen-rich titanium oxynitride; O:N ≈5:1; Cubic / cube-like TiON-rich nanoparticles; loosely aggregated dry powder; TiON-rich FCC rock-salt phase
- Intrinsic feature
- The article reports titanium oxynitride nanotube metamaterials with broadband absorption across ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared ranges and discusses photothermal applications.
- Material-level integration
- Use when evaluating IR Shielding Coatings / Optical Black Coatings formulations or systems.
Application Fit
Material Identity & Specification Status
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Composition | TiO1.5-1.8N0.2-0.4 oxygen-rich titanium oxynitride; O:N ≈5:1 |
| CAS / identity | 12654-95-8 |
| Particle size | ~65 nm mean; typical range 50-80 nm |
| Morphology | Cubic / cube-like TiON-rich nanoparticles; loosely aggregated dry powder; TiON-rich FCC rock-salt phase |
| Density | 2.8-3.2 g/cm3 apparent powder density; ~4.8 g/cm3 theoretical density |
| Purity | Residual organics 2-5 wt%; combined Fe, Si, Al, Zr impurities <0.5 wt%; moisture <1.5 wt% typical |
| Packaging | Sealed glass or HDPE bottle; request pack-size confirmation |
| Storage | Store sealed in a cool, dry area at 15-25 °C; protect from direct UV/sunlight. Nitrogen storage is preferred for long-term storage. |
Why It Works
| Structure | Function | Mechanism |
|---|---|---|
| TiON titanium oxynitride; Ultrafine titanium oxynitride powder; Ultrafine / nano grade; exact size supplied by requirement | TiON supports IR Shielding Coatings, Optical Black Coatings. | The article reports titanium oxynitride nanotube metamaterials with broadband absorption across ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared ranges and discusses photothermal applications. |
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Technical Guides
| Technical Guide | Summary |
|---|---|
| Absorption, Scattering, Surface Roughness, and Gloss in Low-Reflectance Coatings | Absorption, Scattering, Surface Roughness, and Gloss in Low-Reflectance Coatings — a method-conditioned engineering guide for Optical Black Coatings covering structure-function behavior at the material, interface, and finished-system boundary, process limits, validation, and qualification boundaries. |
| Absorption vs Reflection in Solar-Control Coatings and Why the Difference Affects Heat Build-Up | Solar-control attenuation can come from absorption, reflection, or scattering. |
| Adhesion Loss, Abrasion, Chemical Attack, and Outdoor Weathering | Adhesion Loss, Abrasion, Chemical Attack, and Outdoor Weathering — a method-conditioned engineering guide for Optical Black Coatings covering structure-function behavior at the material, interface, and finished-system boundary, process limits, validation, and qualification boundaries. |
| Agglomeration, Rub-Up, Float, Flood, Streaking, and Gloss Variation | Agglomeration, Rub-Up, Float, Flood, Streaking, and Gloss Variation — a method-conditioned engineering guide for Optical Black Coatings covering structure-function behavior at the material, interface, and finished-system boundary, process limits, validation, and qualification boundaries. |
| Applying Optical-Black Coatings to Metal, Glass, Polymer, Ceramic, and Porous Substrates | Applying Optical-Black Coatings to Metal, Glass, Polymer, Ceramic, and Porous Substrates — a method-conditioned engineering guide for Optical Black Coatings covering structure-function behavior at the material, interface, and finished-system boundary, process limits, validation, and qualification boundaries. |
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