Boralcan

Linear Formula:

Al-B4C

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PRODUCT Product Code ORDER SAFETY DATA TECHNICAL DATA
Boralcan - Al / B4C Metal Matrix Composite
AL-BC-01-SLD
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Boralcan Properties (Theoretical)

Compound Formula Al-B4C
Appearance Solid
Melting Point N/A
Boiling Point N/A
Density 2.6 g/cm3
Solubility in H2O N/A
Tensile Strength 300-400 MPa (Ultimate)
Thermal Conductivity 75 W/m·K
Thermal Expansion 8.0-10.0 µm/m·°C (20 °C)
Young's Modulus 190-200 GPa

Boralcan Health & Safety Information

Signal Word N/A
Hazard Statements N/A
Hazard Codes N/A
RTECS Number N/A
Transport Information N/A
MSDS / SDS

About Boralcan

Boralcan is a neutron-absorbing, corrosion-resistant metal matrix composite (MMC) composed of an aluminum alloy and nuclear grade boron carbide (B4C) used for radioactivity containment in the nuclear energy industry.

Boralcan Synonyms

BC, Tetrabor, carbon tetrabromide, black diamond, boron-carbon refractory ceramic

Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula Al-B4C
MDL Number N/A
EC No. N/A

Packaging Specifications

Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes, and 36,000 lb. tanker trucks.

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Boron

See more Boron products. Boron Bohr ModelBoron (atomic symbol: B, atomic number: 5) is a Block P, Group 13, Period 2 element with an atomic weight of 10.81. The number of electrons in each of boron's shells is 2, 3 and its electron configuration is [He] 2s2 2p1. The boron atom has a radius of 90 pm and a Van der Waals radius of 192 pm. Boron was discovered by Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac and Louis Jacques Thénard in 1808 and was first isolated by Humphry Davy later that year. Boron is classified as a metalloid is not found naturally on earth. Elemental BoronAlong with carbon and nitrogen, boron is one of the few elements in the periodic table known to form stable compounds featuring triple bonds. Boron has an energy band gap of 1.50 to 1.56 eV, which is higher than that of either silicon or germanium. The name Boron originates from a combination of carbon and the Arabic word buraqu meaning borax.

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