Description

Aluminum Diboride (CAS NO 12041-50-8) is an advanced inorganic compound valued for its unique combination of hardness, thermal stability, and electrical properties. This material is critical in applications requiring high-performance ceramics and composite materials. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and research institutions in the advanced materials, aerospace, and electronics sectors.

Application

• As a reinforcing agent in metal matrix composites (MMCs) to enhance hardness and wear resistance.
• Component in the production of high-temperature ceramics and refractory materials.
• Raw material for specialized coatings and surface treatments requiring extreme durability.
• Use in electronic and semiconductor research due to its conductive properties.
• Additive in pyrotechnic compositions and energetic materials.
• Precursor in materials science research for synthesizing novel boron-aluminum alloys and compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aluminum Diboride
CAS No.	12041-50-8
Molecular Formula	AlB2
Molecular Weight	48.60 g/mol
Synonyms	Aluminium Diboride; AlB2; Aluminum Boride; Diboranylidenealumane; Aluminum Boride (AlB2); Aluminium Boride (AlB2)
EINECS	234-923-7

Quality Control

Our Aluminum Diboride is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with technical-grade specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, particle size, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and R&D processes.

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 moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to AlB2 structure
Assay (AlB2)	≥ 95.0 %
Particle Size (D50)	< 45 µm (or as specified)
Moisture (Loss on Drying)	≤ 1.0 %
Trace Metals (ICP)	Contact for details

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