Product Description

ProductBoron carbide
CAS12069-32-8
FormulaCB4
SynonymBoron carbide, EC 235-111-5, EINECS 235-111-5, Boron carbide, Boron carbide (B4C), Boron carbide, Carbon tetraboride

Typical Product Specifications

Molecular weight55.26
SMILESC123B4B3B1B24
InChI1S/CB4/c2-1-3(2)5(1)4(1)2
NotesBoron carbide uses and applications include: Raw material for paint manufacturing; alloying agent; manufacturing of chemical-resistant ceramics; grinding wheel abrasive; neutron absorber; reinforcing agent in composites for military aircraft; control rods in nuclear reactors; polishing papers; abrasion resister and refractory; abrasion-resistant nozzles and surfaces
ClassSpecialty Chemicals
FunctionRaw Material, Composites
IndustryRefractory
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