Zirconium Carbonitride (ZrCN) PVD Finishes: Brass Tone with 3000 HV Hardness
Engineering Overview: Technical analysis of Zirconium Carbonitride (ZrCN) PVD coatings, providing warm champagne brass tones with diamond-hard scratch resistance.
Technical & Engineering Specifications
| Hardness | 2800 - 3200 HV Vickers Hardness |
|---|---|
| Color Tone | Refined Soft Champagne / Pale Satin Brass |
| Application | Luxury Residential & Five-Star Hospitality Facades |
| PVD Ceramic | Zirconium Carbonitride (ZrCN Thin Film) |
| Salt Spray Benchmark | ASTM B117 > 1000 Hours Continuous |
Champagne Brass Ceramic PVD
Architectural specifiers seeking a refined champagne or antique brass tone without traditional gold hues specify Zirconium Carbonitride (ZrCN).
Vapor Stoichiometry
- Composition: Zirconium metal evaporated with methane and nitrogen gases.
- Performance: Delivers an elegant soft-champagne brass tone with 3000 HV micro-hardness and lifetime UV non-fading stability.
Frequently Asked Engineering & Selection Questions
Q1: What is ZrCN PVD finish on lock hardware?
A high-vacuum ceramic coating that produces an elegant champagne-brass color with 3000 HV hardness that never tarnishes.