Boron (B) Micron Powder, Purity: 99.5+%, Size: 1-3 µm

Description

Boron (B) Micron Powder – 99.5+% Purity, 1–3 µm Particle Size

Our Boron (B) Micron Powder with 99.5+% purity and an average particle size of 1–3 µm is a high-performance material designed for demanding applications in advanced ceramics, metallurgy, electronics, and energy systems. This ultra-fine crystalline boron powder exhibits exceptional hardness, high thermal stability, and excellent chemical resistance, making it ideal for integration into composite materials and specialized functional systems.

Key Technical Specifications:

• Purity: ≥99.5%

• Average Particle Size: 1.0–3.0 µm

• Bulk Density: 1.7 g/cm³

• Color: Brown-black

• Crystal Structure: Rhombohedral / Hexagonal

• Hardness (Mohs): 9.5

• Melting Point: 2400 °C

• Boiling Point: 2700 °C

Elemental Analysis (wt%):

Features & Benefits:

• Ultra-Hard Material: With a Mohs hardness of 9.5, boron powder is ideal for abrasive and wear-resistant applications.

• High Thermal Resistance: Stable at extreme temperatures—melting at 2400 °C and boiling at 2700 °C.

• Fine Particle Size: 1–3 µm average size enhances dispersibility and reactivity in high-precision systems.

• Crystalline Structure: Rhombohedral/hexagonal morphology provides excellent chemical inertness and mechanical stability.

• Low Impurity Profile: Carefully controlled elemental content ensures reliable and consistent performance.

Applications:

• Advanced Ceramics:
  Used in production of boron carbide and ceramic components requiring high hardness and thermal resistance.

• Metallurgy & Alloying:
  Acts as a hardening and grain-refining agent in high-strength aluminum, steel, and titanium alloys.

• Aerospace & Defense:
  Incorporated into structural composites, coatings, and solid fuel additives for lightweight, high-strength applications.

• Energy & Electronics:
  Used in lithium battery additives, thermoelectric materials, neutron shielding, and semiconductor doping.

• Refractory Materials:
  Essential in high-temperature crucibles, insulators, and sintered components for extreme environments.