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Boron carbide

powder, <10 μm, 98%

Synonym(s):

Carbon tetraboride

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CB4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
55.25
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352300
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

Quality Level

Assay

98%

form

powder

particle size

<10 μm

density

2.51 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

B1=BB=C=B1

InChI

1S/CB4/c1-2-4-5-3-1

InChI key

NOJMLSPGQSYAIT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

  • Nanotwins soften boron-rich boron carbide (B13C2): This study examines the mechanical properties of nanotwinned boron-rich boron carbide, highlighting its potential applications in environments where materials need to combine toughness with hardness (Q An, WA Goddard, 2017).
  • Structure and mechanical properties of boron-rich boron carbides: Analyzes the structure and mechanical properties of boron carbide, focusing on its exceptional hardness and potential applications in protective gear and abrasive materials (C Cheng et al., 2017).
  • High density boron carbide ceramics: Discusses methods to achieve high-density boron carbide ceramics through hot pressing, relevant for applications requiring high material integrity (SN Perevislov et al., 2018).
  • A review of tribological properties for boron carbide ceramics: Reviews the tribological properties of boron carbide, focusing on its wear resistance, an important property for drug discovery applications where material durability is crucial (W Zhang, 2021).
  • Local atomic arrangements and band structure of boron carbide: Provides a detailed examination of the atomic structure and electronic properties of boron carbide, shedding light on its unique chemical properties useful for various chemical synthesis and materials science applications (K Rasim et al., 2018).

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

nwg

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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