Boron Carbide, supplied by Da Abrasives, is high performance abrasive material with chemical and physical properties similar to diamond (chemical resistance and hardness). It is so hard that is has been nicknamed "Black Diamond", and has become one of the leading grinding materials. Ceramic grades as well as nuclear grades for neutron absorption are available.
Typical Analysis
B4C
96.17% min.
B2O3
0.50%
Total Boron
76.55% min.
Total Carbon
19.5% min
Free Boron
0.24%
Free Carbon
1.27%
Si
0.15% max
Al
0.05%
Fe
0.20% max
pH
7.0
Specific Gravity
2.50
Crystal Structure
Rhombohedral
Melting Point
2450 ° C
Hardness
9.25 mohs scale
Packaging
Steel or fiber drums, plastic pails
Each lot is certified by a quality lab reports.
Typical Sizing
Boron Carbide is offered according to FEPA F Standards. Available micro grit sizes are: F240, F280, F320, F360, F400, F500, F600, F800, F1000, F1200
Standard macro grit and custom sizes such as: - 200F and -325 F as well as 12, 25 & 45 micron available upon request.
