Description

Niobium Boride (CAS NO 12045-19-1) is an advanced refractory ceramic material known for its exceptional hardness, high melting point, and excellent chemical stability. This compound is critical for applications requiring superior wear resistance and thermal protection in extreme environments. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the aerospace, defense, and advanced materials sectors for producing cutting tools, protective coatings, and high-temperature structural components.

Application

• Manufacturing of ultra-hard cutting tools and abrasives for machining superalloys.
• Key component in wear-resistant coatings for turbine blades and engine parts in aerospace.
• Used as an additive in composite materials to enhance mechanical strength and thermal conductivity.
• Essential material for crucibles and furnace linings in high-temperature metallurgical processes.
• Employed in the production of neutron absorption shields and other specialized components in nuclear technology.
• Utilized in research and development of next-generation refractory ceramics and cermets.

Basic Information

Product Name	Niobium Boride
CAS No.	12045-19-1
Molecular Formula	NbB (commonly refers to NbB, NbB2)
Molecular Weight	103.72 g/mol (for NbB)
Synonyms	Niobium Monoboride; Niobium(II) Boride; Niobium Diboride (NbB2); Boranylidyne Niobium; Columbium Boride; Boron Niobium Alloy; NbB; NbB2
EINECS	234-963-9

Quality Control

Our Niobium Boride is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All materials are subjected to rigorous analytical testing, 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 metallic impurities is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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 product is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Incompatible with strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (NbB Basis)	≥ 99.0%
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (other grades available)
Oxygen Content	≤ 0.5%
Metallic Impurities (Fe, Al, Si)	≤ 0.1% each

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