1. nitride - Noun
2. nitride - Verb
A binary compound of nitrogen with a more metallic element or radical; as, boric nitride.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAll other forms of boron nitride are crystalline. Source: Internet
Amorphous form (a-BN) The amorphous form of boron nitride (a-BN) is non-crystalline, lacking any long-distance regularity in the arrangement of its atoms. Source: Internet
Because of excellent thermal and chemical stability, boron nitride ceramics are traditionally used as parts of high-temperature equipment. Source: Internet
Because of its excellent thermal and chemical stability, boron nitride ceramics are traditionally used as parts of high-temperature equipment. Source: Internet
Boron nitride can be doped p-type with beryllium and n-type with boron, sulfur, silicon or if co-doped with carbon and nitrogen. Source: Internet
Cubic boron nitride, among other applications, is used as an abrasive, as it has a hardness comparable with diamond (the two substances are able to produce scratches on each other). Source: Internet