Description

Dysprosium Boride (CAS NO 12310-43-9) is an advanced inorganic compound belonging to the rare earth boride family, valued for its exceptional thermal stability and unique electronic properties. This material is critical for high-performance applications demanding materials that can withstand extreme environments. It serves as a key component for research institutions and industrial manufacturers in sectors such as aerospace, nuclear technology, and advanced electronics.

Application

• High-Temperature Refractory Materials: Used as an additive in ultra-high-temperature ceramics and composites for thermal protection systems.
• Neutron Absorption and Shielding: Employed in nuclear reactor control rods and shielding applications due to the neutron capture cross-section of dysprosium.
• Electron Emitter and Thermionic Cathodes: Utilized in specialized vacuum electronics and electron beam sources for its favorable work function and thermal emission properties.
• Wear-Resistant Coatings: Incorporated as a hard phase in surface coatings and thin films to enhance durability and corrosion resistance.
• Research and Development: Serves as a precursor or model compound in materials science research for studying magnetic, electrical, and catalytic properties of rare earth borides.
• Additive Manufacturing: Investigated for use in high-performance alloys and composites produced via advanced manufacturing techniques like 3D printing.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Dysprosium Boride
CAS No.	12310-43-9
Molecular Formula	DyB6 (most common form)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Dysprosium Hexaboride; Diborane, dysprosium deriv.; DyB6; Dysprosium Boride (DyB6); Rare Earth Boride; Dysprosium(3+) boride; Dysprosium boride (DyB6)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dysprosium Boride is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD) and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis, to verify chemical composition and phase purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, particle size distribution, and impurity levels is provided with every shipment.

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 handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) for long-term storage to prevent oxidation and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black powder
Identification (XRD)	Consistent with DyB6 phase
Purity (DyB6 basis)	≥ 99.5%
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (other sizes available)
Metallic Impurities (ICP)	≤ 0.5% total
Oxygen Content	≤ 0.5%

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