Rhino Hide — Chromium Nitride (CrN)
Exceptional corrosion and oxidation resistance with a tough, ductile layer — harder than chrome plating.
A clean, polished, chrome-like silver finish.
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What is Rhino Hide?
Rhino Hide is chromium nitride (CrN). Tougher and more ductile than titanium-based coatings, harder than chrome plating, with exceptional corrosion resistance and higher oxidation resistance than TiN or TiCN. Its excellent hot hardness suits hot forging, and it can be applied thick for heavy wear and corrosion duty.
Best for: Corrosion resistance, hot hardness, and thick-film wear protection.
Key properties
- Exceptional corrosion resistance
- Higher oxidation resistance than TiN / TiCN
- Harder than chrome plating
- Tough & ductile — can be applied thick
- Prevents adhesive wear
- Chemically inert
Specifications
Rhino Hide vs. the Crystallume PVD line.
How this coating compares across the line on the two specs engineers ask about most.
Microhardness (HV)
Max service temperature (°C)
Values are typical published properties for the underlying coating chemistry, shown for general guidance. Coefficient of friction is a system property that varies with the mating material, load, and environment. Final specifications are confirmed per part and application.
Where Rhino Hide performs.
From the cutting edge to everything beyond it.
⚙ Cutting tools
✦ Beyond cutting tools
Rhino Hide in the real world.
A closer look at parts finished in Rhino Hide's silver coating.
Is Rhino Hide right for your part?
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