Boron (B) Micron Powder – Amorphous (86+%, <1 µm)

Description

• Product Name: Boron (B) Micron Powder

• Form: Amorphous

• Purity: >86%

• CAS Number: 7440-42-8

• Molecular Weight: 10.81 g/mol

• Melting Temperature: >2100 °C

Chemical Analysis

• Boron (B): >86.0%

• Magnesium (Mg): <10.0%

• Water Soluble Boron: <0.3%

• Moisture: <0.5%

• H₂O₂ Insoluble: <1.0%

Physical Properties

• Average Particle Size: <1.5 µm

• Specific Surface Area: >6.0 m²/g

  Boron (B) Micron Powder – Amorphous (86+%, <1 µm) is a fine, amorphous boron powder engineered for industrial and research applications where controlled particle size, good reactivity, and cost-effective purity levels are required. With a sub-micron particle distribution and moderate specific surface area, this grade provides reliable performance in a wide range of material processing and chemical systems.

  The amorphous structure enhances chemical activity compared to crystalline boron, making it suitable for applications involving thermal reactions, alloy modification, and composite reinforcement. This product offers a balanced combination of purity, surface area, and particle size, making it an economical and versatile option for large-scale industrial use as well as experimental development.

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  Applications

  Boron (B) Micron Powder – Amorphous (86+%, <1 µm) is commonly used in the following areas:

  • Ceramics and Refractory Materials
    Used as a boron source or additive to improve thermal resistance, hardness, and sintering behavior.

  • Metallurgy and Alloy Processing
    Acts as a deoxidizer and strengthening additive in specialty alloys and metal-based composites.

  • Chemical Processing
    Suitable for use in boron-based reactions, intermediate synthesis, and material modification processes.

  • Energetic and Pyrotechnic Formulations
    Applied in selected energetic systems where controlled reactivity and particle size are required.

  • Research and Development
    Widely utilized in laboratories for materials science, surface chemistry, and boron-related studies.