Titanium Oxynitride for conductive ceramic electrodes & visible-light-active coatings

Direct Answer

Titanium oxynitride (TiON) nanoparticles are ≈65 nm rock-salt TiOₓNᵧ particles produced by low-temperature synthesis, used as a conductive and visible-light-active oxynitride phase in composite electrodes and coatings where final properties depend on the designed architecture.[web:1]

What it is

A research-grade titanium oxynitride nanopowder with nominal TiOₓNᵧ composition, typical O:N ratio near 5:1, cubic or cube-like morphology, and polycrystalline rock-salt (NaCl-type) structure, intended to function as an oxynitride component rather than a finished device.[web:1]

For R&D teams developing conductive ceramic or photo-active electrodes

What it is NOT

Not pure TiO₂ and not pure TiN; TiON is an intermediate oxynitride phase with both oxygen and nitrogen in the anion lattice. It is not an intrinsic “7× capacitance” material, not a guaranteed photocurrent source, and not a certified biomedical coating; reported electrochemical and photocatalytic metrics in the Technical Data Sheet correspond to specific composite electrodes and photoelectrodes, not to the loose powder alone.

Where it fits

TiON nanoparticles fit as a functional ceramic phase in carbon-based electrodes, oxide or oxynitride films, and polymer–ceramic composites where a TiN-related rock-salt framework combined with oxynitride band structure is required. Typical use involves mixing the powder into inks, slurries, or coating formulations that are then processed into electrodes or functional layers.

Boundary condition

Useful behavior depends on controlled synthesis, processing history, atmosphere and temperature (stability up to about 350–400 °C in air, higher in inert gas), and on adequate dispersion to avoid agglomeration; these constraints delimit the operating window and must be considered in each application design.[web:1]