Boron Carbide (B4C) Nanoparticles/Nanopowder
Product Properties
Boron Carbide (B4C) nanopowder/nanoparticles (nm & um)
Size | Type | Particle size（nm） | Purity（%） | Specific surface area（m2/g） | Bulk density（g/cm3） | Polymorphs | Color |
nm | JB-B4C-001 | 60 | >99.9 | 39 | 1.00 | hexagonal | black |
sub um | JB-B4C-002 | 700 | >99.4 | 5.2 | 1.49 | hexagonal | black |
Custom | Acccording to customers requirment. (30-800nm etc) | ||||||
Boron Carbide (B4C) Nanopowder Main Feature
Boron carbide (B4C) nanopowder is renowned for its exceptional properties, making it one of the most versatile and valuable materials in various high-tech applications.Boron carbide is one of the hardest materials known, ranking third after diamond and cubic boron nitride. This extreme hardness makes it ideal for use in abrasive and cutting applications.It has a very high melting point of approximately 2,450°C (4,432°F), which contributes to its excellent thermal stability and makes it suitable for high-temperature applications.Despite its hardness, boron carbide has a relatively low density (about 2.52 g/cm³), which is advantageous for applications where lightweight materials are preferred, such as in aerospace and defense industries.Its exceptional hardness and durability confer excellent wear resistance, making boron carbide nanopowder suitable for the production of wear-resistant components used in various industrial applications.
Boron Carbide (B4C) Nanopowder Applications
- Its extraordinary hardness makes B4C nanopowder an ideal material for use in abrasive powders and pastes, water jet cutting, and grinding applications. It’s particularly effective for polishing and lapping very hard materials.
- Boron carbide’s low density and high hardness are advantageous in the design of lightweight ballistic armor vests, vehicle armor plates, and personal protective equipment. It provides effective protection against ballistic projectiles and shrapnel.
- The wear resistance and hardness of boron carbide make it suitable for use in nozzles for abrasive water jet cutters and sandblasting equipment. These nozzles exhibit long service life even under harsh conditions.
- The electrical properties of boron carbide, combined with its thermal and chemical stability, allow for its use in semiconductor devices and electronic components that operate under extreme conditions.
- In applications requiring efficient heat dissipation, such as electronic devices and aerospace components, B4C‘s thermal conductivity and stability are highly beneficial for managing high temperatures.