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Boron , B
Boron is a versatile metalloid known for its high melting point and neutron absorption capacity, making it valuable in materials science, agriculture, and chemistry. It is used in producing high-strength composites, advanced ceramics, and fertilizers to enhance crop yields. Boron compounds also play a crucial role in manufacturing glass and ceramics and in nuclear reactors for controlling fission.
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Custom EnquiryB4C 1-3mm Pieces 99.9% Pure
Boron Carbide
B2O3 12mm Pieces & smaller 99.9995%
Boron Oxide
B Pieces 1-3mm 99.9999% Pure
Boron
B2O3 3-10mm Pieces 99.99% Pure
Boron Oxide
B 5-30mm (crystalline) Pieces 99.9% Pure
Boron
B Pieces 1-3mm 99.9% Pure
Boron
B 3-6mm Pieces 99.9% Pure
Boron
B2O3 -80 mesh 99.% Pure
Boron Oxide
B4C -60 mesh 99.5%
Boron Carbide
B4C -325 mesh (typ. =25 microns) 99.5% Pure
Boron carbide
B4C 5 microns average or less 99.5% Pure
Boron Carbide
BN -80 mesh(hexagonal form) 97.5% Pure
Boron Nitride
B2O3 -40 mesh 99.9% Pure
Boron Oxide
B2O -200 mesh 99.9% Pure
Boron Oxide
B2S3 -200 mesh 99.9% Pure
Boron Sulphide
B2O3 ~5 microns 99.9% Pure
Boron Oxide
BN Avg. 2.453 micron (hexagonal form) 99.5% Pure
Boron Nitride
BN Avg. 4-6 micron (hexagonal form) 99.5% Pure
Boron Nitride
B4C 1-7 microns 99.7% Pure
Boron Carbide
BN 2-3 microns 99.9% Pure
Boron Nitride
B4C Rod 6mm dia. x 100mm long 99.9% Pure
Boron carbide
B4C Rod 10mm dia. x 100mm long 99.9% Pure
Boron carbide
Boron B, Available purities 99.9% & 99.99%
B TRG 50.8mm dia. x 6.35mm Tk 99.99% Pure
Boron
B TRG 15mm dia. x 1.5mm Tk 99.9% Pure
Boron
Boron Carbide B4C,
Available purities 99.5% & 99.9%
B4C TRG 76.2mm dia. x 4mm Tk 99.5% Pure
Boron Carbide
B4C TRG 101.6mm dia. x 6mm Tk 99.5% Pure
Boron Carbide
B4C TRG 25.4mm dia. x 3mm Tk 99.5% Pure
Boron Carbide
B4C TRG 50.8mm dia. x 3mm Tk 99.5% Pure
Boron carbide
B4C TRG 76.2mm dia. x 6.35mm Tk 99.5% Pure
Boron carbide
B4C TRG 101.6mm dia. x 6.35mm Tk 99.5% Pure
Boron Carbide
Boron Carbide-Carbon B4C/C 5 at%,
Available purity 99.5%
BN TRG 25.4mm dia. x 6.35mm Tk 99.5% Pure
Boron nitride
BN TRG 50.8mm dia. x 2mm Tk 99.5% Pure
Boron nitride
BN TRG 50.8mm dia. x 3mm Tk 99.9% Pure
Boron nitride
BN TRG 76.2mm dia. x 6.35mm Tk 99.5% Pure
Boron nitride
BN TRG 76.2mm dia. x 3mm Tk 99.5% Pure
Boron Nitride
BN TRG 101.6mm dia. x 6.35mm Tk 99.5% Pure
Boron nitride
Boron-Zinc B-Zn,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%
Boron oxide B2O3,
Available purity 99.9%
B2O3 TRG 50.8mm dia. x 6.35mm Tk 99.9% Pure
Boron oxide
Boron Titanate BTiO3,
Available purity 99.9%
Overview
Boron (chemical symbol B) is a metalloid element that is essential for various industrial and scientific applications. It is found in nature primarily in the form of borates, such as borax and kernite, and is commonly used in compounds rather than in its pure elemental form. Boron plays a crucial role in materials science, agriculture, and chemistry, making it a versatile element with a broad range of uses.
Properties
Boron has several distinctive properties that influence its applications. It has an atomic number of 5 and an atomic mass of 10.81 u. Boron is a hard, brittle solid with a high melting point of 2,550 °C and a boiling point of 4,000 °C. It is a poor conductor of electricity and heat in its elemental form but exhibits significant conductivity when combined with other materials. Boron also has a high neutron absorption capacity, which makes it valuable in nuclear applications. It exists in various allotropes, including a black, crystalline form and a more amorphous, glassy form.
Applications and Uses
Boron is used in a wide range of industrial and scientific applications. In the field of materials science, boron is essential for the production of high-strength, lightweight materials. Boron fibers and boron carbide are used in advanced composites for aerospace, military, and automotive applications due to their exceptional hardness and durability. In the ceramics industry, boron compounds improve the thermal and chemical stability of materials.
In agriculture, boron is used as a micronutrient in fertilisers to promote plant growth and improve crop yields. It is essential for the formation of cell walls in plants and helps in the development of strong, healthy crops. In the chemical industry, boron compounds such as boric acid and borates are used as antiseptics, flame retardants, and in the production of glass and ceramics. Additionally, boron is employed in nuclear reactors as a neutron absorber, helping to control the fission process and manage nuclear reactions.
Safety and Handling
Boron is generally considered to be of low toxicity, but certain compounds can be irritating to the skin, eyes, and respiratory system. Proper safety measures should be followed when handling boron and its compounds to avoid exposure and ensure safe usage.
Summary
Boron is a versatile metalloid with applications spanning materials science, agriculture, and chemistry. Its properties, such as high melting point and neutron absorption capacity, make it valuable for producing advanced materials and improving crop yields. Testbourne offers a range of high-quality boron products, providing reliable materials for scientific and industrial applications.