Boron Carbide Abrasive Powders Order Page: Grits 60 through 1500, 5lbs or More

Use this page to order high quality FEPA graded Boron Carbide powders online.    

These powders are FEPA classified, single classification.  Double classification is available, but this is a special process where we grade material per additional specifications.  You cannot order Double Classified Boron Carbide powder online, please call or email us with your specs and we will quote you.

Shipping:  Small orders under 200 lbs ship via UPS Ground.  See details below for larger orders.

• Excellent for Lapping, Polishing, and Surface Prep Applications.
• ISO Quality Controlled Plant 
• Leading Grinding Material
• High Performance Abrasive
• Extremely Hard & Chemically Resistant
• Nicknamed "Black Diamond"
• FEPA Gradation, Abrasive Grade. 
• Boron +Carbon = 98% minimum. 
• This material is NOT Nuclear Grade
• Request A Quote for custom quantities

Specifications of Abrasive Grade Boron Carbide:

• Typical Packaging: Depends on quantity ordered
• Odor: Odorless
• Safety: Avoid breathing dust; wear protective gear
• Purity:  98% B + C minimum
• Melting Point:  2723 ?F
• Custom Gradation Available?  Yes
• Nickname:  B4C, Black Diamond
• Hardness:  3000 Knoop < 9.5 Mohs
• Grain Shape: Blocky, Angular
• Type: Granular or powdery depending on grade
• Specific Gravity: 2.51
• Pricing Based Per: Pound 
• NMF Classification: Class 55
• Color: Black 
• Instability: Stable
• Hazardous? Not listed as hazardous; see other cautions
• Disposal: According to Federal, State, Local regulations
• Fire & Explosion: Fines can cause explosion and smolder
• Keep away from all sources of ignition

Typical Applications:

• Aerospace
• Antioxidant (Example: batteries)
• Ballistic Armor
• Blasting Nozzles
• Body Armor
• Ceramic Additive
• Grinding
• Honing Stones
• Hot pressing
• Lapping
• Metal Matrixes
• Military Armor Applications
• Polishing
• Refractory and Ceramic Industry Applications
• Sintering Aid
• Sapphire Lapping
• Tool and Die Fabrication
• Ultra Sonic Machining
• Wire Saw Slicing

Wholesale Shipping & Packaging Information:

• Default Packaging:  Default packaging is in fiber drums.  Weight of drum depends on the grit size.
• Tote Packaging:  We can also package this in 2,200 lb super sacks. (1 metric ton) 
• Discount Pricing:  Please use our Quote Request form to obtain custom pricing on larger quantities, with freight.  Remember to tell us your ship-to address and the total number of lbs or tons you want a bid on. 
• Loading Dock:  Generally, you need to have a commercial address with loading dock to receive orders over 200lbs.  If you do not, we can ship it to a local terminal and you pick it up yourself from the terminal.  We can also ship to a residential address, but this is very costly and not recommended.