Calcium Boride (CaB₆) Powder

Description

Calcium Boride (CaB₆) Powder

Calcium Boride (CaB₆) Powder is a high-purity boride compound consisting of calcium and boron. With a purity of 99% and fine particle size of -325 mesh, CaB₆ is valued for its high hardness, thermal stability, and good electrical conductivity. Its crystalline structure often contains boron content in the range of B ≈ B₄–₆, which contributes to its unique combination of properties.

Calcium boride is widely used in semiconductors, thermionic cathodes, conductive materials, and advanced ceramics. Its ability to function at high temperatures and resist chemical degradation makes it essential for various industrial and electronic applications.

Technical Properties

• Compound Formula: CaB₆

• Purity: 99%

• Average Particle Size (APS): -325 mesh

• Crystal Structure: Cubic

• Density: ~2.45 g/cm³

• Melting Point: ~2235 °C

• Hardness: High (boride class material)

• Electrical Properties: Good conductivity, thermionic emission

Key Features

• High hardness and wear resistance

• Excellent thermal and chemical stability

• Good electrical conductivity and electron emission properties

• Resistant to oxidation at high temperatures

Applications

Electronics & Energy

• Thermionic cathodes in electron tubes and plasma devices

• Potential applications in semiconductor devices

• Conductive additives in specialized ceramics and composites

Industrial Applications

• Used as an additive in abrasives and cutting tools

• Grain refiner in aluminum alloys

• High-temperature refractory applications

Research & Advanced Materials

• Investigated for use in spintronics and magnetic semiconductors

• Material for neutron shielding due to boron content

• Development of superhard ceramic composites