This Boron Carbide powder is manufactured specifically for wire saw slicing as well as sapphire polishing. Emphasis has been placed on grain shape during the crushing process, along with a special multi-stage gradation process. 5 lb minimum order. Discounts available for larger quantities, see chart at bottom of page.
The F360 B4C-SWS is often used for wire saw slicing applications (40/12 micron). F400 B4C-SWS can also be used as well (32/8 micron).
Please note that these two products are different from standard F360 and F400 Boron Carbide powders, so make sure you are ordering the correct item. If the product item code contains "SWS" it is designed for wire saw slicing. If you are seeking a boron carbide powder to polish sapphire, please look for a model number that ends with the letters "SP".
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
- F400 Wire Saw Slicing or F360 Wire Saw Slicing
Wholesale Shipping & Packaging Information:
- Default Packaging: Default packaging is in fiber drums. Weight of drum depends on the grit size.
- 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.
