Description

Boron Silicide is an advanced inorganic compound with the chemical formula B6Si, known for its exceptional hardness and high-temperature stability. This material is critical for applications requiring robust thermal and chemical resistance in demanding industrial environments. It is primarily utilized in the manufacturing of advanced ceramics, high-performance refractories, and specialized electronic components.

Application

• Advanced Ceramics & Refractories: As a key additive to enhance the hardness, thermal shock resistance, and durability of high-temperature furnace linings and wear-resistant components.
• Semiconductor & Electronics: Used in the production of specialized diffusion sources and as a dopant material in semiconductor fabrication processes.
• Composite Materials: Serves as a reinforcing agent in metal-matrix and ceramic-matrix composites to improve mechanical strength and thermal conductivity.
• Protective Coatings: Employed in the formulation of coatings for cutting tools and aerospace components to provide extreme abrasion and oxidation resistance.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying high-temperature materials science and developing novel solid-state compounds.
• Nuclear Industry: Investigated for use in neutron absorption and shielding applications due to boron's properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Boron Silicide
CAS No.	12008-29-6
Molecular Formula	B6Si
Molecular Weight	92.95 g/mol
Synonyms	Silicon Hexaboride; Boron(6+) Silicon(4-); Hexaboron Silicide; Boron-Silicon Alloy; B6Si; Silicon Boride (SiB6)
EINECS	234-542-8

Quality Control

Our Boron Silicide is manufactured under stringent process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification and spectroscopic methods for elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, particle size distribution, and impurity levels is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your 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 from atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to B6Si structure
Assay (B6Si)	≥ 99.0%
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (other sizes available)
Metallic Impurities (ICP-OES)	≤ 0.5%
Oxygen Content	≤ 1.0%

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