Boron carbide micropowder, APS < 60 nm, 99.9% 12069-32-8

Name: Boron carbide micropowder, APS < 60 nm, 99.9%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-018452

About Boron carbide micropowder, APS < 60 nm, 99.9%

Boron carbide micropowder, APS below 60 nm is an advanced ceramic material carrying the CAS registry number 12069-32-8, specified at 99.5% purity. Its molecular formula is CB4 and its molecular weight is 55.3 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2,3,4,5-tetraboratetracyclo[2.1.0.01,3.02,5]pentane. It is also known as Boron carbide or Boron carbide (B4C).

In its supplied form it is a powder dark gray or black powder. Key physical data: a melting point of 2,763 °C. Its solubility is described as insoluble (water). Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for advanced ceramics, wear-resistant coatings and high-temperature applications. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research and metallurgy and mining.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Boron carbide micropowder, APS below 60 nm in 100 g, 500 g and 5 x 1 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Advanced ceramics
Wear-resistant coatings
High-temperature applications

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Boron carbide micropowder, APS < 60 nm, 99.9%
Catalogue No.	VQ-018452
CAS Number	12069-32-8
IUPAC name	2,3,4,5-tetraboratetracyclo[2.1.0.01,3.02,5]pentane
Molecular formula	CB₄
Molecular weight	55.3 g/mol
Exact mass	56.0372
Purity / assay	99.5%
HSN code	28499010
InChIKey	INAHAJYZKVIDIZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	B12B3C14B2B43
PubChem CID	123279

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	Powder dark gray or black powder
Melting point	2,763 °C
Solubility	Insoluble (water)
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 0
TPSA	0 Å²
Synonyms	Boron carbide, Boron carbide (B4C), Norbide, Carbon tetraboride, Nano Boron carbide, Boron carbide 98%, Boron carbide 99%, Boron carbide F1500, Nanometric boron carbide, B4-C, Boron carbide - 10um particle size, Boron carbide B4C GRADE HP (H?gan?s)

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H360May damage fertility or the unborn child

Precautionary statements: P203, P280, P318, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 12069-32-8

Boron carbide, <10 μm, 98%

CAS: 12069-32-8
Formula: CB₄
MW: 55.3 g/mol

VQ-018461

Boron carbide, 1-10 μm, 99%+

CAS: 12069-32-8
Formula: CB₄
MW: 55.3 g/mol

VQ-018453

Boron carbide, 1-2 mm, ≥98%

CAS: 12069-32-8
Formula: CB₄
MW: 55.3 g/mol

VQ-018454

Boron carbide, 100 mesh

CAS: 12069-32-8
Formula: CB₄
MW: 55.3 g/mol

VQ-018455

Boron carbide, 100 µm, ≥98%

CAS: 12069-32-8
Formula: CB₄
MW: 55.3 g/mol

VQ-018456

Boron carbide, 150 mesh

CAS: 12069-32-8
Formula: CB₄
MW: 55.3 g/mol

VQ-018457

Boron carbide, 325 mesh

CAS: 12069-32-8
Formula: CB₄
MW: 55.3 g/mol

VQ-018458

Boron carbide, 40-300 μm, 98%+

CAS: 12069-32-8
Formula: CB₄
MW: 55.3 g/mol

VQ-018459

All 11 products with CAS 12069-32-8 →

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Boron carbide micropowder, APS < 60 nm, 99.9%?

The CAS Registry Number of Boron carbide micropowder, APS < 60 nm, 99.9% is 12069-32-8. It is also known as Boron carbide, Boron carbide (B4C), Norbide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Boron carbide micropowder, APS < 60 nm, 99.9%?

Boron carbide micropowder, APS < 60 nm, 99.9% has the molecular formula CB4 and a molecular weight of 55.3 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2,3,4,5-tetraboratetracyclo[2.1.0.01,3.02,5]pentane.

Which grade and pack sizes of Boron carbide micropowder, APS < 60 nm, 99.9% can I order?

We supply Boron carbide micropowder, APS < 60 nm, 99.9% in (99.5%) grade, in 100 g, 500 g, 5 x 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Boron carbide micropowder, APS < 60 nm, 99.9%?

Yes. Every lot of Boron carbide micropowder, APS < 60 nm, 99.9% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Boron carbide micropowder, APS < 60 nm, 99.9% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Boron carbide micropowder, APS < 60 nm, 99.9% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.