Description

Vanadium Boride (CAS NO 12045-27-1) is an advanced inorganic compound valued for its exceptional hardness, high melting point, and excellent thermal and chemical stability. These properties make it a critical material for enhancing wear resistance and performance in extreme environments. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the metallurgical, aerospace, and advanced ceramics industries for developing high-strength alloys and protective coatings.

Application

• Hard Coatings & Surface Engineering: Used as a reinforcing phase in thermal spray and physical vapor deposition (PVD) coatings to drastically improve the wear and corrosion resistance of cutting tools, turbine blades, and industrial machinery components.
• High-Temperature Refractories: Incorporated into ceramic-matrix composites and refractory linings for furnaces and reactors due to its stability and resistance to thermal shock at elevated temperatures.
• Reinforcement in Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs): Acts as a dispersoid in aluminum, titanium, or nickel-based alloys to enhance strength, stiffness, and high-temperature performance for aerospace and automotive applications.
• Electrode Materials: Investigated for use in specialized electrochemical applications and molten salt electrolysis cells owing to its good electrical conductivity and chemical inertness.
• Wear-Resistant Parts: Utilized in the production of specialized seals, bearings, and other components subjected to severe abrasive conditions.
• Research & Development: Serves as a precursor or additive in materials science research for developing novel superhard materials and investigating catalytic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Vanadium Boride
CAS No.	12045-27-1
Molecular Formula	VB / VB2 (commonly)
Molecular Weight	61.75 g/mol (VB) / 72.56 g/mol (VB2)
Synonyms	Vanadium monoboride; Vanadium diboride; Vanadium boride (VB2); Boranylidynevanadium; EINECS 234-959-4
EINECS	234-959-4

Quality Control

Our Vanadium Boride is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with technical grade specifications. Key parameters such as purity, particle size distribution, and crystalline phase are strictly monitored. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee product integrity for your application.

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 (hygroscopic) and should be kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent oxidation and degradation. Keep away from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder
Assay (as VB2)	≥ 99.0%
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (Customizable)
Oxygen Content	≤ 0.5%
Nitrogen Content	≤ 0.1%
Metallic Impurities (Fe, Al, Si)	≤ 0.2% (each)
Bulk Density	Contact for details

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