Description

Iron Boride is an advanced inorganic compound known for its exceptional hardness and thermal stability. This material is crucial for creating wear-resistant coatings and components in demanding industrial environments. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the metallurgical, aerospace, and advanced ceramics sectors seeking to enhance material performance and longevity.

Application

• As a hard coating material for cutting tools, drill bits, and wear parts to significantly extend service life.
• In the production of specialized cermets (ceramic-metals) for high-temperature and abrasive applications.
• As an additive in metal matrix composites to improve hardness, strength, and wear resistance.
• For surface hardening treatments via techniques like thermal spray or laser cladding.
• In research and development of novel magnetic materials and catalysts.
• As a component in boronizing processes for steel to create extremely hard surface layers.
• Potential use in neutron shielding applications due to boron content.

Basic Information

Product Name	Iron Boride
CAS No.	12006-84-7
Molecular Formula	FeB / Fe2B (common phases)
Molecular Weight	66.66 g/mol (FeB)
Synonyms	Boron iron; Iron monoboride; Ferric boride; Iron(II) boride; FeB powder; Fe2B; Boron-iron alloy; CAS 12006-84-7
EINECS	234-489-9

Quality Control

Our Iron Boride is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification and particle size analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, particle size distribution, and phase composition is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific 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; 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 FeB / Fe2B phase
Assay (FeB basis)	≥ 98.0 %
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (other grades available)
Iron (Fe) Content	Contact for details
Boron (B) Content	Contact for details
Trace Metals (ICP)	≤ 0.5 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %

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