Description
Boron (B) Nanopowder / Nanoparticles – Amorphous
Purity: ≥99.55% | Average Particle Size: 500 nm | Color: Brown-Black | Crystal Structure: Amorphous
This high-purity Amorphous Boron Nanopowder is engineered for advanced applications requiring strong thermal resistance, chemical stability, and high hardness. With an average particle size of 500 nm, it appears as a brown-black powder and possesses a hardness of 9.5 on the Mohs scale, making it suitable for demanding environments such as ceramics, pyrotechnics, and energetic materials.
The amorphous nature of this boron material enhances its reactivity and dispersibility, allowing for more efficient integration into chemical systems, composites, and advanced formulations.
Technical Properties
Property | Value |
---|---|
Color | Brown-Black |
Crystal Structure | Amorphous |
Hardness | 9.5 (Mohs Scale) |
Melting Point | 2400 °C |
Boiling Point | 2700 °C |
Particle Size | 500 nm |
Elemental Composition (%)
B | O | S | C | N | Mg | Others |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
≥99.55 | 0.2 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | ≤0.01 |
Key Applications
Energetic Materials & Pyrotechnics
Used in solid fuels, ignition compositions, and high-energy materials due to its strong exothermic oxidation behavior.
Advanced Ceramics & Abrasives
Serves as a reinforcing additive in boron carbide and other high-hardness ceramic systems.
Thermal Coatings & Refractory Materials
Ideal for high-temperature protective coatings due to its melting point of 2400 °C and thermal stability.
Metallurgy
Used as a deoxidizer, grain refiner, and alloying agent in steel and non-ferrous metal production.
Semiconductor & Electronics
Valuable in thin-film processes, doping, and nanostructured semiconductor materials.
Chemical Synthesis
Acts as a reactive additive or catalyst support in chemical reactions requiring high-purity boron.