Description

Aluminum Dodecaboride is an advanced inorganic ceramic material with the chemical formula AlB₁₂. This compound is valued for its exceptional hardness, high thermal stability, and excellent neutron absorption properties, making it a critical material for specialized industrial and research applications. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers and R&D facilities in the advanced ceramics, nuclear technology, and aerospace sectors. Our supply of Aluminum Dodecaboride CAS NO 12041-54-2 ensures consistent quality and reliable performance for demanding technical applications.

Application

• Neutron Absorbers and Shielding: Utilized in nuclear reactors and radiation shielding applications due to its high cross-section for thermal neutron capture.
• Advanced Ceramics and Composites: Serves as a reinforcing agent or a precursor for producing ultra-hard, wear-resistant ceramic components and composite materials.
• High-Temperature Refractories: Employed in the formulation of refractory linings and coatings that must withstand extreme thermal and corrosive environments.
• Aerospace and Defense: Used in specialized components requiring a combination of light weight, structural integrity, and thermal stability.
• Electronics and Semiconductors: Investigated for use in specialized electronic applications and as a dopant material in semiconductor research.
• Catalysis Research: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst support in certain high-temperature chemical synthesis processes.
• Abrasive and Polishing Compounds: Incorporated into high-performance abrasive powders and slurries for precision machining and finishing.
• Additive Manufacturing: Used as a feedstock powder for producing complex, high-performance parts via advanced manufacturing techniques like 3D printing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aluminum Dodecaboride
CAS No.	12041-54-2
Molecular Formula	AlB₁₂
Molecular Weight	156.71 g/mol
Synonyms	Aluminium Boride (AlB12); Aluminum Boride (AlB12); Dodecaboranylidynealuminum; Aluminium dodecaboride; Aluminum boride (AlB12); Aluminum boride, (AlB12)
EINECS	234-931-5

Quality Control

Our Aluminum Dodecaboride is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with technical-grade specifications. Each lot is analyzed for critical parameters including purity, particle size distribution, and crystalline phase. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing these results is provided with every shipment to guarantee material integrity for your 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). The material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation. Isolate from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Black to dark gray powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (AlB12)	≥ 95.0 %
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (other sizes available)
Boron (B) Content	≥ 82.0 %
Aluminum (Al) Content	≥ 17.0 %
Loss on Drying (LOD)	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 100 ppm

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