Description

Calcium Boride is an inorganic compound valued for its high-temperature stability and refractory properties. This material is crucial in advanced industrial applications where robust, heat-resistant components are required. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the metallurgical, ceramic, and aerospace sectors for producing specialized alloys and composites.

Application

• Refractory Additive: Enhances the thermal shock resistance and durability of high-temperature ceramics and furnace linings.
• Metallurgical Deoxidizer: Used in steel and alloy production to remove oxygen and improve metal quality.
• Neutron Shielding Material: Employed in nuclear applications due to boron's high neutron absorption cross-section.
• Composite Reinforcement: Acts as a strengthening agent in metal-matrix and ceramic-matrix composites.
• Pyrotechnic Compositions: Serves as a fuel component in specialized igniters and flares.
• High-Temperature Brazing: Used in filler materials for joining refractory metals and ceramics.
• Semiconductor Dopant: Provides a source of boron for doping silicon and other semiconductor materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor or reagent in the synthesis of other boron-containing compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcium Boride
CAS No.	39377-46-3
Molecular Formula	CaB6 (most common)
Molecular Weight	104.94 g/mol (for CaB6)
Synonyms	Calcium Hexaboride; Calcium Boride (CaB6); Calcium Boron Alloy; Hexaboron Calcium; Boron Calcium Alloy; CaB6; Calcium Boron Compound; Calcium Boride Powder
EINECS	254-410-2

Quality Control

Our Calcium Boride is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications for industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, particle size, and impurity levels are provided to guarantee supply reliability and product consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizing agents. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Black to gray powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (CaB6)	≥ 95.0%
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (e.g., 1-50 µm)
Boron Content	≥ 60.0%
Calcium Content	≥ 35.0%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.5%
Silicon (Si)	≤ 0.5%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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