Boron Carbide Powder

B4C

 99.5% pure

 

Application Overview Boron Carbide (B4C) is an exceptionally hard chemical compound with diverse industrial applications. It is widely utilized in:

·        Grinding, Lapping, and Polishing – Ideal for precision surface finishing in various industries.

·        Manufacturing Nozzles – Used in slurry pumping systems and water jet cutters due to its durability.

·        Neutron Radiation Absorption – A key material in nuclear power plants for shielding, control rods, and shut-down pellets.

 

                                                Properties: 

Density                                                   2.52 gm/ml

Melting Point                                         2445oC

Hardness (knoop)                                 2900 – 3580 kg/mm2

Fracture Toughness                             2.9 – 3.7 MPa/m0.5

Electrical Conductivity (25oC)             140 S

Thermal Conductivity (25oC)              30 – 42 W/m.K

Thermal Expansion Coefficient          5 x 10-6 oC

 

                                            Typical Analysis: 

Boron Carbide                                99.5%

Carbon                                             20.50 – 21.75%

Calcium                                            < 0.05%

Iron                                                    < 0.10%

Magnesium                                      < 0.01%

Silicon                                               < 0.03%

Fisher Size (APS)                            24.25 microns