Boron Carbide for Hot Pressing Applications

This is a very specific Boron Carbide powder used for hot pressing applications, such as ballastic armor or sandblasting nozzles.

Please use our Quote Request page to request a quotation.  We will need to know the number of pounds you require in order to quote.

Specifications of General Use 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