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Formula: B₄C
Form: Rod
Material: Hot-pressed Boron Carbide
CAS Number: 12069-32-8
Commodity: Ceramics
Diameter:
6mm
Length:
10mm
Our hot-pressed boron carbide rods are made from a high-performance ceramic that we produce to the highest quality. Boron carbide is an extremely hard ceramic with good chemical resistance and thermal conductivity. These attributes make our Hot-Pressed Boron Carbide Rods suitable for demanding applications like abrasion-resistant linings, ballistic armor and lightweight structural components.
Tolerances
Rod
| Diameter | +20% / -10% |
|---|
Material Properties for Ceramics
Chemical Resistance
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Acids - concentrated | Fair |
| Acids - dilute | Good |
| Alkalis | Fair |
| Halogens | Fair |
| Metals | Fair |
Physical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Apparent porosity( % ) | <3 |
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 2.45-2.52 |
Thermal Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting point( C ) | 2450 |
| Upper continuous use temperature( C ) | 600-800 |
| Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) | 950@25°C |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 30-90@20°C |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 5.6@20-1000°C |
Mechanical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile modulus( GPa ) | 440-470 |
| Hardness - Knoop( kgf mm⁻² ) | 2800-3500 |
| Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² ) | 3200 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | 350 |
Pultrusions
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Compressive strength( MPa ) | 1400-3400 |
Electrical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Volume resistivity( Ohmcm ) | 0.1-10@25 |