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