Description

Zirconium Dodecaboride is an advanced ceramic material and refractory compound with a high melting point and exceptional hardness. Its unique combination of chemical stability, thermal conductivity, and neutron absorption properties makes it a critical material for demanding high-temperature and nuclear applications. This compound is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the aerospace, defense, nuclear energy, and advanced ceramics industries seeking superior performance in extreme environments.

Application

• As a neutron absorber and control rod material in nuclear reactors due to its high boron content.
• Manufacturing of ultra-high-temperature ceramics (UHTCs) for aerospace components like leading edges and rocket nozzles.
• Production of wear-resistant coatings and cutting tools where extreme hardness is required.
• As an additive in composite materials to enhance thermal and mechanical properties.
• Use in specialized refractory linings for furnaces and reactors operating under severe conditions.
• Component in boron-based armor systems for ballistic protection.
• Raw material for sputtering targets in the deposition of thin films for electronics.
• Research and development of advanced materials for next-generation energy and propulsion systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zirconium Dodecaboride
CAS No.	12046-91-2
Molecular Formula	ZrB₁₂
Molecular Weight	205.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Zirconium Boride (ZrB12); Dodecaboranylzirconium; Zirconium(IV) dodecaboride; Zirconium boride (ZrB12); Zirconium boride, (ZrB12); Boron zirconium alloy (B12Zr); Zirconium dodecaboron; Zirconium boride powder
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Zirconium Dodecaboride is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including purity, particle size distribution, and phase composition analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available for every shipment upon request.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen for long-term storage to prevent oxidation and moisture absorption. Keep away from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Purity (ZrB12)	≥ 99.0%
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (customizable)
Oxygen Content	≤ 1.0%
Boron Content	≥ Theoretical content
Zirconium Content	≥ Theoretical content
Tap Density	Contact for details

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