Description

Chromium Boride is an advanced inorganic compound known for its exceptional hardness and high-temperature stability. This material is critical for enhancing wear resistance and durability in demanding industrial environments. It is primarily utilized in the metallurgical, aerospace, and advanced ceramics sectors for applications requiring superior mechanical properties and thermal protection.

Application

• As a hard coating material for cutting tools, dies, and wear-resistant parts.
• As a reinforcement phase in metal matrix composites (MMCs) to improve strength and hardness.
• In the production of specialized refractory ceramics for high-temperature furnaces and linings.
• As a target material for physical vapor deposition (PVD) coatings.
• For manufacturing corrosion-resistant components in chemical processing equipment.
• In thermal spray powders for surface engineering and repair.
• As an additive in cermets to enhance toughness and thermal shock resistance.
• In research and development of new high-performance materials for extreme environments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chromium Boride
CAS No.	12006-80-3
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; Chromium-boron alloy
EINECS	234-487-8

Quality Control

Our Chromium Boride is manufactured under controlled conditions 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 spectrometry for elemental analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, particle size distribution, and other critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Purity (CrB₂)	≥ 99%
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (other sizes available)
Oxygen Content	≤ 1.0%
Nitrogen Content	≤ 0.5%
Trace Metals (ICP)	As per customer requirement

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