Description

Praseodymium Boride (CAS NO 12008-27-4) is an advanced inorganic compound belonging to the rare earth boride family, valued for its exceptional hardness, high melting point, and excellent thermal and chemical stability. This material is crucial for applications demanding superior wear resistance and performance in extreme environments. It is primarily utilized in the aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing sectors for components like cutting tools, protective coatings, and specialized electrodes.

Application

• Wear-Resistant Coatings: Used as a hard-facing material for turbine blades, engine components, and industrial tools to extend service life.
• High-Temperature Refractories: Serves as an additive in ceramics and composites for furnaces and reactors due to its thermal stability.
• Electrode Material: Employed in specialized electrochemical applications and arc melting processes.
• Semiconductor Industry: Acts as a dopant or a component in thin films for electronic and optoelectronic devices.
• Neutron Absorption: Utilized in nuclear shielding and control rod applications because of boron's neutron capture cross-section.
• Research & Development: Serves as a precursor in materials science research for synthesizing novel intermetallic compounds and catalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	Praseodymium Boride
CAS No.	12008-27-4
Molecular Formula	PrB6 (most common)
Molecular Weight	205.77 g/mol (for PrB6)
Synonyms	Praseodymium Boride (PrB6); Praseodymium Hexaboride; PrB6; Praseodymium(3+) boride; Boron praseodymium alloy; Rare earth boride; Praseodymium boride powder
EINECS	234-542-1

Quality Control

Our Praseodymium Boride is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase purity, inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis for metallic impurities, and laser diffraction for particle size distribution. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided to ensure compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen for long-term storage to prevent oxidation. Keep away from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black powder
Identification (XRD)	Consistent with PrB6 phase
Purity (PrB6)	≥ 99.5%
Praseodymium (Pr) Content	≥ 68.5%
Boron (B) Content	≥ 31.0%
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (other sizes available)
Trace Metals (ICP)	≤ 500 ppm total
Oxygen Content	≤ 0.5%

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