Description

Tetraberyllium Boride is an advanced inorganic compound with the chemical formula Be4B. This material is valued for its unique combination of properties derived from beryllium and boron, including high hardness, thermal stability, and potential neutron moderation capabilities. It serves as a critical material for specialized applications in high-performance ceramics, advanced metallurgy, and nuclear technology research. Global industries seeking innovative materials for extreme environments rely on its consistent quality and performance.

Application

• Advanced Ceramics & Refractories: As a high-hardness additive for wear-resistant and high-temperature ceramic composites.
• Specialty Metallurgy: Used in the formulation of high-strength, lightweight metal alloys and as a grain refiner.
• Nuclear Technology: Potential application as a neutron moderator or reflector material in experimental reactor designs due to beryllium's properties.
• Aerospace Components: For manufacturing lightweight, thermally stable parts for demanding aerospace environments.
• Research & Development: Serves as a precursor or model compound in materials science research for studying intermetallic borides.
• Protective Coatings: Utilized in plasma spray or CVD coatings to impart surface hardness and corrosion resistance.
• Electronic Materials: Investigated for use in specialized semiconductor or thermoelectric applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetraberyllium Boride
CAS No.	12536-52-6
Molecular Formula	Be4B
Molecular Weight	46.07 g/mol (Calculated)
Synonyms	Beryllium Boride (Be4B); Tetraboron Beryllide; Beryllium Tetraboride; Boron Beryllium Alloy; Be4B compound; Beryllium Boride (1:4)
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Quality Control

Our Tetraberyllium Boride is manufactured under stringent process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis for elemental composition and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications is provided with each 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 moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be kept under dry conditions. Isolate from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder or crystalline solid
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to standard pattern for Be4B
Assay (Be4B)	≥ 95.0%
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (e.g., 1-50 µm)
Metallic Impurities (ICP)	≤ 1.0% total
Moisture Content (Loss on Drying)	≤ 0.5%

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