Micro Boron Powder (B) 1000μm Description
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 (B) 1000μm 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 (B) 1000μm Applications
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 (B) 1000μm 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 |
| 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.
