Description

Silicon Boride is an advanced inorganic compound known for its exceptional hardness and high-temperature stability. This material is critical for applications demanding superior wear resistance and thermal protection in extreme environments. It is primarily utilized in the aerospace, defense, and advanced ceramics industries for components such as cutting tools, armor plating, and high-temperature furnace parts.

Application

• Manufacturing of ultra-hard cutting tools and abrasives for machining tough materials.
• Key component in ceramic armor and protective coatings for ballistic applications.
• Production of specialized refractory materials and linings for high-temperature industrial furnaces.
• Use as an additive in composite materials to enhance mechanical strength and thermal conductivity.
• Essential material in aerospace components exposed to extreme heat and stress.
• Research and development of semiconductor and electronic materials.
• Raw material for synthesizing other boron-containing advanced ceramics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Silicon Boride
CAS No.	37299-94-8
Molecular Formula	SiB6 (primary phase)
Molecular Weight	92.95 g/mol (for SiB6)
Synonyms	Silicon hexaboride; SiB6; Boron silicide; Silicon boride (SiB6); Silicon(IV) boride; Hexaboron silicide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Silicon Boride is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, particle size distribution, and chemical composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific lot results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture and atmospheric contaminants. Separate from strong acids and organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Black to dark gray powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to SiB6 phase
Assay (SiB6)	≥ 99.0%
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (customizable)
Oxygen Content	≤ 1.0%
Metallic Impurities	≤ 0.5%

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