Description

Erbium Boride is an advanced inorganic compound belonging to the rare earth boride family, known for its exceptional thermal stability and unique electronic properties. This material is critical for applications requiring high-performance components that operate under extreme conditions. It is primarily utilized in the aerospace, defense, and advanced electronics industries for its role in thermal protection systems and specialized coatings.

Application

• High-Temperature Refractory Materials: Used as a key component in crucibles, furnace linings, and thermal barrier coatings due to its excellent thermal stability and resistance to oxidation at elevated temperatures.
• Electron Emitters and Thermionic Cathodes: Employed in specialized vacuum electronics and electron beam devices because of its low work function and high electron emission efficiency.
• Neutron Absorption and Shielding: Utilized in nuclear reactor control systems and radiation shielding applications, leveraging the neutron-absorbing properties of boron.
• Wear-Resistant Coatings: Applied as a hard, durable coating on cutting tools and mechanical parts to significantly enhance wear resistance and service life.
• Advanced Ceramic Composites: Serves as a reinforcing phase in ceramic matrix composites to improve fracture toughness and thermal shock resistance for aerospace components.
• Research and Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D for studying magnetic properties, superconductivity, and other solid-state phenomena in rare earth compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Erbium Boride
CAS No.	12310-44-0
Molecular Formula	ErB6 (primary), ErB4, ErB12 (other common phases)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Erbium Hexaboride; ErB6; Erbium Tetraboride; ErB4; Erbium Dodecaboride; ErB12; Rare Earth Boride; Erbium Boron Alloy
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Erbium Boride is manufactured under stringent process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through advanced analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis for elemental composition. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, particle size distribution, and other critical parameters is provided with every 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 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	Dark gray to black powder
Identification (XRD)	Complies
Purity (ErB6 phase, by XRD)	> 99%
Erbium (Er) Content	Contact for details
Boron (B) Content	Contact for details
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (1-50 µm typical)
Trace Metal Impurities (ICP)	< 1000 ppm total
Oxygen Content	< 1.0 wt%

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