Micro Boron Powder Description
Micro boron powder has diverse uses in traditional & high-tech industries like mechanics, electronics, aeronautics, metallurgy, chemistry, environment, etc.
SAM specializes in producing high purity Boron Powder with the smallest possible average grain sizes for use in the preparation of pressed and bonded sputtering targets and in Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) processes including Thermal and Electron Beam (E-Beam) Evaporation, Low-Temperature Organic Evaporation, Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), Metallic-Organic and Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD). Powders are also useful in any application where high surface areas are desired such as water treatment and in fuel cell and solar applications.
Micro Boron Powder Specifications
| Molecular Weight |
10.811 |
| Appearance |
Black/Brown |
| Melting Point |
2079 °C |
| Boiling Point |
2550 °C |
| Density |
2.34 cryst. g/cm3 |
| Electrical Resistivity |
1.8 x 1012 microhm-cm @ 0 °C |
| Electronegativity |
2.0 Paulings |
| Heat of Fusion |
5.3 Cal/gm mole |
| Heat of Vaporization |
128 K-Cal/gm atom at 2550 °C |
| Specific Heat |
0.245 Cal/g/K @ 25 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity |
0.274 W/cm/K @ 298.2 K |
| Thermal Expansion |
5–7 µm·m-1·K-1 @ 25 °C |
Micro Boron Powder Application
1. Metallurgy: Boron powder is often used as an additive in steel and other alloys to improve mechanical properties such as hardness, tensile strength, and corrosion resistance. It enhances the quality of the final metal product, especially in high-strength steel.
2. Propellant and Pyrotechnics: Due to its high energy content and excellent combustion characteristics, boron powder is used as a fuel in solid rocket propellants, explosives, and pyrotechnic devices. It provides a significant energy boost, improving the performance of these systems.
3. Nuclear Industry: Boron has a high neutron absorption cross-section, making it valuable in nuclear reactors as a neutron absorber. It is used in control rods, radiation shields, and other nuclear safety devices to manage and control nuclear reactions.
4. Semiconductor Industry: Boron is used as a dopant in the semiconductor industry to modify the electrical properties of silicon and other semiconductors. It is essential in the manufacturing of electronic devices such as transistors, diodes, and integrated circuits.
5. Chemical Reactions and Catalysis: Boron powder is utilized in various chemical reactions and as a catalyst in organic synthesis. It plays a crucial role in processes that require specific chemical properties, such as in the production of boron-containing compounds.
6. Abrasives and Cutting Tools: Due to its hardness, boron powder can be used as an abrasive material in polishing and cutting applications. It is particularly effective in machining hard metals and ceramics.
Micro Boron Powder Safety Information
| Signal Word |
Warning |
| Hazard Statements |
H228-H302+H332-H335 |
| Hazard Codes |
N/A |
| Precautionary Statements |
P210-P261-P280-P240-P241-P304+P340-P301+P312-P312-P405-P501a
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| Flash Point |
Not applicable |
| Risk Codes |
N/A |
| Safety Statements |
N/A |
| RTECS Number |
ED7350000 |
| Transport Information |
DOT |
| WGK Germany |
nwg |
| GHS Pictograms |
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Micro Boron Powder Packaging
Our Micro Boron Powder is carefully handled during storage and transportation to preserve the quality of our product in its original condition.
Micro Boron Powder FAQs
Q1: What is the particle size of Micro Boron Powder (B)?
A1: The particle size of this boron powder is specifically 500μm, making it ideal for applications that require medium to large particle sizes. If you need different particle sizes, please get in touch with us for customization options.
Q2: What is the purity of Micro Boron Powder (B)?
A2: Our Microboron Powder (B) is high-purity, typically ≥99.5%. The purity can be adjusted depending on specific customer requirements, and we offer customized specifications to meet particular application needs.
Q3: What is the production process for Micro Boron Powder (B)?
A3: Micro Boron Powder is typically produced through a high-temperature process involving the reaction of boron compounds. The compounds are then finely ground to achieve the desired particle size of 500μm. The process ensures that the powder maintains its high purity and consistent quality.
