Description

Zirconium Boride (ZrB₂) is an advanced ultra-high temperature ceramic (UHTC) material renowned for its exceptional combination of properties. Its primary value lies in delivering outstanding thermal stability, high hardness, and excellent chemical resistance in extreme environments. This makes it a critical material for demanding applications in the aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing sectors, where performance under intense heat and stress is non-negotiable.

Application

• Refractory Components & Furnace Parts: Used in high-temperature crucibles, thermowell tubes, and linings for metal processing due to its extreme melting point and thermal shock resistance.
• Aerospace Thermal Protection Systems: A key material for leading edges, nose caps, and other components in hypersonic vehicles and re-entry spacecraft.
• Cutting Tools & Wear-Resistant Coatings: Employed as a reinforcing phase or coating material to enhance the hardness, durability, and high-temperature performance of cutting inserts and industrial tools.
• Electrode Materials: Utilized in Hall–Héroult cells for aluminum production and other electrochemical applications because of its good electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance.
• Neutron Absorption in Nuclear Industry: Acts as a control rod material or shielding component due to the high neutron cross-section of boron.
• Reinforcement in Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs): Added to aluminum, magnesium, or other metal matrices to significantly improve strength, stiffness, and wear properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zirconium Boride
CAS No.	12045-64-6
Molecular Formula	ZrB₂
Molecular Weight	112.85 g/mol
Synonyms	Zirconium Diboride; Zirconium(IV) Boride; ZrB2; Zirconium Boride (ZrB2); Diboranylidenezirconium; Zirconium Boride Powder; Boranylidynezirconium
EINECS	234-963-5

Quality Control

Our Zirconium Boride is manufactured under stringent process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase purity, laser particle size analysis (PSA), and chemical analysis for stoichiometry and metallic impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing lot-specific results is provided with every shipment.

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 stable under normal conditions but should be kept away from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents. Minimize exposure to moisture to prevent caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to ZrB₂ phase
Purity (ZrB₂)	≥ 99.0%
Average Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (customizable)
Oxygen Content	≤ 1.0%
Metallic Impurities (Fe, Al, etc.)	≤ 0.5% (total)
Bulk Density	Contact for details

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