BR5746 Boron Filament

Boron Filament Description

Boron Filament is a type of high-strength, high-stiffness fibre made from boron. These filaments are used in various modern composite materials to enhance their mechanical properties. Boron filaments exhibit exceptional tensile strength, making them highly resistant to breakage under stress. Despite their strength and stiffness, boron filaments are relatively lightweight, contributing to weight reduction of composites.

Specification of Boron Filaments

Boron Filament Applications

• Nuclear Industry: Boron filaments are used in nuclear reactors as control bars. Boron has a high neutron cross-section, allowing it to efficiently absorb neutrons. This property is critical for controlling the fission process in nuclear reactors.
• Semi-conductor Industry: Boron is used in the doping process to alter the electrical properties of semiconductors. Boron filaments can serve as a boron source in these processes.
• High Temperature Applications: Due to their high melting point and thermal stability, boron filaments are employed in high-temperature furnaces and as components in high-temperature devices.
• Abrasives and Cutting Tools: Due to its hardness, boron is used in the manufacture of abrasives and cutting tools, although boron filaments are mainly found in research and specialized industrial applications.
• Research and Development: Boron filaments are utilized in various scientific experiments and R&D applications due to their unique properties.
• Advanced Materials: They are employed in the production of advanced materials such as boron nitride and boron carbide, which are used in armours and high-performance ceramics.

Packaging of Boron Filaments

Our Boron Filament is handled with care during storage and transport to maintain the quality of our product in its original condition.

Boron Filament FAQs

Q1: What is Boron Filament?

A: Boron filament is a high-strength, high-stiffness fibre made from boron. It is generally produced by applying boron onto a thin tungsten wire core through chemical vapour deposition (CVD).

Q2: How is Boron Filament produced?

A: Boron filaments are typically produced using chemical vapour deposition (CVD), where boron-containing gases decompose at high temperatures, depositing boron onto a tungsten wire core, forming a solid filament.

Q3: What advantages do Boron Filaments offer in industrial applications?

A: In industrial applications, boron filaments provide high strength, durability, and resistance to high temperatures and chemicals. This makes them suitable for use in pressure vessels, furnace components, and mechanical parts operating under demanding conditions.