Atlantic Equipment Is a Reliable & Quality Boron Powder Supplier
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BO-101
BORON CRYSTALLINE POWDER
- Formula 5 B 10.811
- Purity 98.0 Min
- Particle Size -325 Mesh
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BO-252
BORON POWDER, AMORPHOUS
- Formula 5 B 10.811
- Purity 90.0-92.0
- Particle Size <1 Micron
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BO-501
BORON NITRIDE POWDER
- Formula BN 24.82
- Purity 99.9
- Particle Size 0.3-0.7 Micron
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BO-302
BORON CARBIDE POWDER
- Formula B4C
- Purity 99.7%
- Particle Size 1200 grit
What Is Boron Powder?
Boron is a dark, lustrous, and brittle metal. It carries the chemical element symbol B and the atomic number 5 and belongs to atomic group 13 on the periodic table. Boron powder is most often dark gray or black in appearance, and it may sometimes have a noticeable metallic luster.
Boron powder can be produced through various methods, including through the reduction of boron compounds (such as boron oxide) with magnesium or other reducing agents, or by chemical vapor deposition.
Boron is renowned for its hardness, making it extremely useful in various industrial and manufacturing applications. Despite its hardness, boron has low density and is therefore relatively lightweight. It also has a high melting point (2,200 C/4,000 F), allowing it to withstand high temperatures without undergoing significant changes.
Boron is a practical choice for many applications due to its low reactivity at room temperature. However, it can react with oxygen and other elements at higher temperatures.
Boron powder is commonly used as an additive in materials such as ceramics, metals, and various composites to enhance their properties. In ceramic materials, for example, boron can improve their hardness, wear resistance, and thermal stability. In metals, boron can enhance strength, stiffness, and corrosion resistance.
Boron finds applications across various industries. It is a crucial material in the nuclear industry, particularly as a neutron absorber. Boron compounds, including boron powder, are used in pyrotechnic formulations to produce vibrant green colors in fireworks and military flares. And boron powder is even utilized in some formulations of rocket propellants due to its high energy content and ability to release energy rapidly during combustion.
What We Offer
We supply a wide range of boron powder products suitable for use in numerous industries and applications, from coating for tungsten wires or serving as filaments in composites with metals and ceramics, to use in nuclear reactors and rocket propellants. AEE’s boron powders are sold in several particle sizes, particle shapes, and degrees of purity. You’re sure to find the right product for your needs.
We also supply various boron compound products, including boron carbide and boron nitride, as well as boron in crystalline form.
The majority of our boron powder products are kept in stock for convenient immediate shipment.
Why Turn to Atlantic Equipment
Atlantic Equipment Engineers is a leading supplier of metals, metal powders, and compounds to clients in a range of industries across the U.S. and beyond. Since opening our doors in 1963 with the primary goal of supplying the needs of America’s growing space program, we have grown our business and reputation, becoming one of the most trusted suppliers of high-purity, unusual, and hard-to-find materials.
We offer safe and secure shipping and a Blanket Delivery Service designed to save you time and money, as well as unparalleled customer service and an array of convenient customization options on all our products.
Atlantic is also an ISO-9001-certified company. This means that you can rest assured that your boron powder and any other products you purchase from us will be of the very highest quality.
Q: What is boron powder used for?
Thanks to its unique profile and versatile properties, boron powder has numerous applications across various industries.
Boron powder is particularly useful as an additive in other materials. When added to materials such as ceramics, metals, and composites, its properties enhance the end product. In ceramic materials, for example, boron can increase hardness, wear resistance, and thermal stability, while in metals it can enhance strength, stiffness, and corrosion resistance.
Boron-containing materials, including boron powder, are also used in the production of refractory materials. These materials are resistant to high temperatures and harsh chemical environments, making them suitable for lining furnaces, crucibles, and other high-temperature applications.
Boron carbide, produced from boron powder, is one of the hardest known materials. It’s used in abrasives for grinding, lapping, and polishing applications, particularly in industries such as metalworking, ceramics manufacturing, and semiconductor fabrication.
Boron is a critical material in the nuclear industry, particularly due to its performance as a neutron absorber. Boron’s ability to absorb neutrons makes it valuable in shielding applications to protect workers and equipment from radiation. For this reason, it’s used in control rods within nuclear reactors to regulate the rate of fission reactions and control energy output.
Boron-containing compounds are used in water treatment processes, such as wastewater treatment and desalination, to remove impurities and improve water quality. Boron-based fertilizers are also used in agriculture to correct boron deficiencies in the soil and promote plant growth.
Boron-based compounds act as colorants due to their ability to emit a bright green light when heated. This property is utilized in various pyrotechnic applications, from fireworks displays to military flares.
Boron powder is also used in the creation of rocket propellants. It contains a large amount of energy and releases this energy rapidly when combusted. This means that boron-based fuels have the potential to provide high specific impulse and efficient propulsion systems for space exploration.
Boron compounds, derived from boron powder, even have potential applications in medical imaging and cancer treatment. Boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) is a promising cancer treatment technique that uses boron compounds to selectively destroy tumor cells while sparing healthy tissue.