CA0197 Mikro-Borkarbid (B4C) powder (CAS No. 12069-32-8)

Mikro-Borkarbid-Powder Description

Borkarbid (B4C) is a ceramic material comprising boron and carbon. It is one of the hardest known materials, possessing a hardness comparable to that of diamond. Borkarbid (B4C) is a black crystalline solid and is primarily used as an abrasive in industrial applications such as grinding discs and cutting tools. Its high hardness and low density allow its use in armour plates for military and defence purposes, thereby providing protection against projectiles and ballistic impacts. Moreover, Borkarbid (B4C) is used in nuclear applications in the form of control rods and shielding materials given its capacity to absorb neutrons.

Specifications for Mikro-Borkarbid Powder

Applications for Mikro-Borkarbid Powder

1. Armour and Defence: Borkarbid is employed in the manufacture of armour materials because of its high hardness and low density. It is injected into ceramic plates to increase strength and resistance to high-speed projectiles. Armour plates based on Borkarbid are utilised in military operations and law enforcement, thereby providing protection against bullets, shrapnel and explosive fragments.

2. Nuclear Industry: Borkarbid is used in the nuclear industry for several applications. Its capacity to absorb neutrons makes it a suitable material for control rods used to regulate nuclear fission reactions in reactors. Furthermore, Borkarbid is employed as a shielding material to protect against radiation and in the manufacture of neutron detectors.

3. Abrasives and Grinding Tools: The high hardness and wear resistance of Borkarbid render it a valuable material for abrasive applications. It is used in the fabrication of cutting tools, grinding discs and abrasive powders. Abrasive tools made of Borkarbid are applied in precision grinding, polishing and lapping of hard materials such as metals, ceramics and semiconductors.

4. Bulletproof Vests and Protective Equipment: Due to its high hardness and low density, Borkarbid is extensively utilised in the production of bulletproof vests and protective inserts. These materials provide protection against projectiles, including bullets and fragments, and they allow for improved mobility and reduced weight compared to conventional armour.

5. Nuclear Waste Storage: Borkarbid is being investigated as a potential material for the storage of nuclear waste. Its ability to absorb and immobilise radioactive isotopes makes it an appealing option for the long-term containment of nuclear waste. Research is ongoing to develop ceramic composites based on Borkarbid that encapsulate radioactive material and form an effective barrier against the release of harmful radiation.

6. Aerospace and Defence Technologies: Borkarbid is employed in various applications within the aerospace and defence industries. It is used in components such as nozzles, thrust vectoring systems and combustion chamber linings for rocket engines and gas turbines. The high thermal conductivity and stability of Borkarbid make it applicable in high-temperature and high-pressure environments.

Mikro-Borkarbid Powder Packaging

Our Mikro-Borkarbid is handled with care during storage and transport in order to maintain the quality of our product in its original state.