• Lower reactivity with aluminum and copper
• Smooth surface for improved chip flow
• Aesthetically appealing for visible components
• Hardness and wear resistance comparable to TiN

Cutting Tools and Wear-Resistant Coatings

• Coated on drill bits, milling cutters, and other tools
• Increases tool life, reduces friction and oxidation

Biomedical Devices

• Used for surgical tools and implants due to its biocompatibility and non-reactivity
• Offers corrosion resistance and reduced bacterial adhesion

Semiconductor Industry

• Used in microelectronics as a barrier layer and in diffusion barriers
• ZrN thin films serve as conductive and wear-resistant coatings

Decorative Coating

• Its gold-like appearance makes it popular in jewelry, watchmaking, and faucet finishes
• Durable and tarnish-resistant alternative to gold plating

Aerospace and Automotive

• Coated parts exposed to high wear or corrosive environments
• Valves, engine components, turbine blades

• Steels
• Cast Iron
• Aluminum
• Bronze
• Copper

Commonly used on:

• Drills, taps, and end mills
• Forming and punching tools
• Die components
• Mold inserts
• Fasteners and wear parts