Description

Calcium Boride is an advanced inorganic compound with the chemical formula CaB6, known for its exceptional hardness and high-temperature stability. This material is valued for its role as a high-performance refractory additive and a source of boron in metallurgical and ceramic processes. Key industries that utilize this compound include advanced materials manufacturing, metallurgy, and the production of specialized abrasives and neutron-absorbing shields.

Application

• As a refractory additive in high-temperature ceramics and linings for furnaces.
• As a boron source in the production of specialty alloys and steel for enhanced hardness.
• In the manufacturing of neutron-absorbing materials and shielding components for nuclear applications.
• As an abrasive grain in cutting and grinding tools due to its extreme hardness.
• In the synthesis of other boron-containing compounds and advanced ceramic composites.
• For conductive ceramic applications and potential use in electronic components.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcium Boride
CAS No.	12007-99-7
Molecular Formula	CaB6
Molecular Weight	104.94 g/mol
Synonyms	Calcium Hexaboride; Calcium Boride (CaB6); Calcium Boron Alloy; Hexaboron Calcium; CaB6; Calcium Boride Powder; Boron Calcium Alloy; Calcium Boron Compound
EINECS	234-523-8

Quality Control

Our Calcium Boride is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with industrial material standards. Each lot is analyzed for critical parameters including purity, particle size distribution, and crystalline phase. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing these results is provided with every shipment to guarantee material integrity and performance for your specific application.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, 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 degradation. Keep away from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Black to gray powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to CaB6 structure
Assay (CaB6)	≥ 98.0 %
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (other grades available)
Boron Content	≥ 61.0 %
Calcium Content	≥ 37.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5 %

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