Description

Iron Boride (FeB) is an advanced inorganic compound valued for its exceptional hardness, thermal stability, and wear resistance. This material is crucial for enhancing the durability and performance of industrial components and protective coatings. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the metallurgical, aerospace, and surface engineering sectors for applications requiring superior material properties under demanding conditions.

Application

• Hard Coatings and Surface Treatments: Used as a key component in thermal spray and PVD coatings to dramatically improve the wear and abrasion resistance of cutting tools, extrusion dies, and engine parts.
• Reinforcement in Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs): Acts as a reinforcing phase in aluminum or titanium matrices to create lightweight, high-strength composites for aerospace and automotive applications.
• Neutron Absorption and Shielding: Utilized in nuclear industry applications due to boron's high neutron capture cross-section, contributing to control rods and shielding materials.
• Catalysis: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst support in certain hydrogenation and dehydrogenation reactions within the chemical processing industry.
• Wear-Resistant Parts Manufacturing: Incorporated via powder metallurgy techniques to produce sintered components like seals, bearings, and nozzles that operate in high-friction environments.
• Specialized Alloy Additive: Added in small quantities to specialty steels and alloys to modify grain structure and enhance hardness.

Basic Information

Product Name	Iron Boride
CAS No.	12006-86-9
Molecular Formula	FeB
Molecular Weight	66.66 g/mol
Synonyms	Ferrous Boride; Iron Monoboride; Boron Iron Alloy; FeB Powder; Iron(1+) boride; Iron Boride (FeB); CAS 12006-86-9
EINECS	234-489-9

Quality Control

Our Iron Boride is manufactured under controlled conditions and subjected to rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with relevant industrial standards. Key parameters such as purity, particle size distribution, and crystalline phase are strictly monitored. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment.

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) and should be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking or degradation. Isolate from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to FeB phase
Assay (FeB)	≥ 99.0%
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (Custom sizes available)
Oxygen Content	≤ 0.5%
Nitrogen Content	≤ 0.1%
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.