BR5745 Boron Rod

Borstäbchen Beschreibung

Borstab is a solid bar primarily composed of the element Boron. Boron is a metalloid with unique properties that make it useful in various industrial, scientific, and technological applications. Borstäbchen mainly consist of Boron, the fifth element on the periodic table. Boron is typically present in these bars in a crystalline form. Boron is an extremely hard material, surpassed only by diamond and cubic boron nitride. Despite its hardness, Boron is relatively brittle, meaning it can break or shatter under certain conditions. Boron has good thermal conductivity but poor electrical conductivity, which varies depending on its form and impurities.

Specification of Boron Bars

Boron Bar Applications

• Nuclear industry: Boron rods are used as control rods in nuclear reactors. Boron has a high neutron cross-section, meaning it can efficiently absorb neutrons. This property is essential for controlling the fission process in nuclear reactors.
• Semiconductor industry: Boron is used in the doping process to alter the electrical properties of semiconductors. Boron bars can serve as a source of Boron in these processes.
• High-temperature applications: Due to their high melting point and thermal stability, boron bars are used in high-temperature furnaces and as components in high-temperature devices.
• Abrasives and cutting tools: Due to its hardness, Boron is used in the manufacturing of abrasives and cutting tools, although Boron bars are primarily found in research and specific industrial applications.
• Research and development: Boron rods are employed in various scientific experiments and R&D applications due to their unique properties.
• Advanced materials: These are used in the production of advanced materials such as boron nitride and boron carbide, utilized in armour and high-performance ceramics, among others.

Packaging of Boron Bars

Our Boron Bar is carefully handled during storage and transportation to maintain the quality of our product in its original condition.

FAQs about Boron Bars

Q1: How are Boron rods manufactured?

A: Chemical vapour deposition (CVD): Decomposition of boron-containing gases at high temperatures to deposit Boron on a substrate.

Hot pressing: Pressing and sintering boron powder at high temperatures to form solid bars.

Q2: Why are Boron bars used in the nuclear industry?

A: Boron rods are used as control rods in nuclear reactors because Boron has a high neutron cross-section, which means it can effectively absorb neutrons and contribute to the control of the nuclear fission process.

Q3. What role do Boron rods play in semiconductor manufacturing?

A: Boron rods are used as a source of Boron in doping processes, whereby Boron atoms are introduced into semiconductor materials to modify their electrical properties and enhance performance.