CAS 12069-32-8: Boron carbide

Boron carbide is a hard, refractory material with high melting point. It is used in the production of ceramic and as a catalyst. Boron carbide has been shown to be effective in the treatment of wastewater due to its ability to adsorb organic matter and heavy metals. Boron carbide also has thermal expansion properties that make it suitable for use in various engineering applications. Boron carbide is composed of boron and carbon atoms, which interact through steric effects. The nitrogen atoms on the surface of boron carbide particles are responsible for its reactivity with other materials, such as silicon or zirconium oxide. The kinetic energy of the reaction mechanism can be determined by examining the surface methodology of boron carbide particles with a microscope.

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Boron carbide is a chemical compound that belongs to the group of borides. It is used as a solid catalyst in wastewater treatment, which can remove organic contaminants and heavy metals from water. Boron carbide has shown chemical stability when exposed to sodium citrate and it has a low thermal expansion coefficient. The surface properties of this material are characterized by high surface area and high reactivity, which make it suitable for sample preparation and transport. Boron carbide is also resistant to radiation and exhibits good structural stability in particle form. This material has been shown to catalyze reactions with zirconium oxide, but its reaction mechanism is not yet well understood.

Boron carbide

Boron carbide is a hard boron-carbon ceramic material used in tank armor, bulletproof vests, engine sabotage powders, neutron absorber, cutting tools and dies and in brake linings of vehicles. It acts as an antioxidant additives in magnesia-carbon bricks. It is used as a precursor in the production of boron containing materials such as titanium boride. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Boron carbide is a hard boron-carbon ceramic material used in tank armor, bulletproof vests, engine sabotage powders, neutron absorber, cutting tools and dies and in brake linings of vehicles. It acts as an antioxidant additives in magnesia-carbon bricks. It is used as a precursor in the production of boron containing materials such as titanium boride. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.