Description

Chromium Boride (CAS NO 12006-79-0) is an advanced inorganic compound valued for its exceptional hardness, high melting point, and excellent thermal and chemical stability. These properties make it a critical material for enhancing wear resistance and durability in demanding industrial environments. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the metallurgical, aerospace, and advanced ceramics sectors for applications requiring superior performance under extreme conditions.

Application

• As a hard coating material for cutting tools, forming dies, and wear-resistant components.
• As a reinforcing phase in metal matrix composites (MMCs) to improve strength and abrasion resistance.
• In the production of specialized refractory ceramics and crucibles for high-temperature processes.
• As an additive in cermets (ceramic-metal composites) for enhanced thermal shock resistance.
• For surface engineering in the aerospace industry, providing protective layers on turbine components.
• In research and development of novel superhard materials and advanced protective coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chromium Boride
CAS No.	12006-79-0
Molecular Formula	CrB / CrB₂ (common forms)
Molecular Weight	62.81 g/mol (CrB) / 73.62 g/mol (CrB₂)
Synonyms	Chromium monoboride; Chromium diboride; Chromium boride (CrB); Chromium boride (CrB₂); Boranylidynechromium; Borochromium; CrB powder; CrB₂ powder
EINECS	234-487-8

Quality Control

Our Chromium Boride is manufactured under stringent process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a series of analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification and spectroscopic methods for elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, particle size distribution, and other critical parameters is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). The product is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent degradation. Isolate from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (CrB or CrB₂)	≥ 99.0%
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (customizable)
Oxygen Content	≤ 0.5%
Nitrogen Content	≤ 0.1%
Trace Metals (ICP)	As per customer grade

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.