Wurtzite Boron Nitride - w-BN

Goodfellow provides high-purity Wurtzite Boron Nitride (w-BN) for specialized applications in research and industry. This hexagonal form of boron nitride, offered in multiple forms, is characterized by its exceptional hardness, high thermal stability, and excellent wear resistance. Wurtzite boron nitride also exhibits good thermal conductivity and electrical insulation properties. It is widely used in industries such as cutting tool manufacturing, high-pressure research, and advanced coatings. In cutting tool applications, w-BN is essential for creating super-hard cutting edges for machining difficult materials. The high-pressure research community utilizes this material in anvil cells for extreme condition experiments. In advanced coatings, it serves as a key material for wear-resistant and thermally conductive films. Emerging technologies leveraging wurtzite boron nitride include next-generation semiconductor devices and advanced tribological coatings for aerospace applications. Goodfellow's provision of w-BN supports ongoing research in materials science, particularly in developing ultra-hard materials for extreme conditions. Its unique combination of hardness, thermal stability, and electrical properties ensures wurtzite boron nitride's continued importance in both scientific research and industrial contexts where exceptional performance under severe conditions is required.