Product Description:
Boron carbide is an extremely hard boron-carbon ceramic used in tank armor, bulletproof vests, and various industrial applications.
Applications & Uses:
CAS#:
12069-32-8
SYNONYM:
Tetraboron carbide;Carbon tetraboride
FORMULA:
B4C
PRODUCT TYPE:
HAZARD:
Irritant
CATEGORIES:
Refractory
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Nanotechnology
Technical Specifications
Appearance :
Black crystalline powder
Boiling Point, °C :
None
Density, g/cm3 :
2.52
Flash Point, °C :
None
Melting point, °C :
2445
Molecular weight, g/mol :
55.255
Odor :
Odorless
Boron carbide is a highly durable, advanced ceramic material renowned for its exceptional hardness and lightweight properties. Composed primarily of boron and carbon, it exhibits an impressive resistance to wear, abrasion, and impact. This makes it an ideal choice for applications requiring extreme durability and strength, such as in armor plating, ballistic protection, and cutting tools. Additionally, boron carbide''s high neutron absorption capabilities make it valuable in nuclear applications for radiation shielding. With its outstanding thermal and chemical stability, boron carbide is also used in high-performance applications like sandblasting nozzles and as a grit for lapping and polishing. Its versatility and superior performance characteristics make boron carbide a critical material in both industrial and defense sectors.