Boron Carbide (B4C) – Properties and Information about Boron Carbide

Boron Carbide properties

Boron carbid acid and alkali solutions does not react with high chemical levels, neutron absorption wear resistance, semiconductor conductivity and other factors. This is one the most stable acids. It can be found in thick and thin alkaline or acid solutions. Some transition metals can coexist with their carbides, which gives them special stability. It can be formed in 10001100 at the following conditions: the initial IV, V, and VI transition metals are present and there is a strong reaction that forms metal boride-boron carbide powder. It is hardened to 9.3 and ranks third after diamonds or boron nutride.

Boron Carbide Applications

(1) Nozzle material – Boron carbide is a very popular nozzle material. It has an extremely high wear resistance and hardness. Boron carbide has many advantages, including a long lifespan, low cost and efficiency.

(2) Neutron absorption and radiation protective material: Ellement B, with a cross section of 600barn or more, is used as the main component in a nuclear reactor’s radiation protection element.

(3) Composite armor material can be used for bulletproof and light bulletproof vests. It has the characteristics of being super light, extremely hard, and very modulus. A bulletproof vest made from boron carbide weighs more than half that of an equivalent steel bulletproof vest. Boron carbide makes a great bulletproof material for armoring land vehicles and attack helicopters.

(4) Semiconductor Industrial Components and Thermoelectric Components: Boron carbonide ceramics are semiconductor-compatible and have good thermal conductivity. These components can be used not only as semiconductor components but also as gas distribution disc, focusing disk, infrared or microwave window, and DC plug. B4C can be combined with C to make a high-temperature thermocouple element with a service temperature of up to 2300 and a radiation resistive thermoelectric element.


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