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Material | Boron carbide/B4C |
Features | 1. High hardness and high strength 2. Excellent thermal shock resistance 3. Excellent chemical inertness 4. Excellent wear resistance 5. Good corrosion resistance 6. High temperature resistance 7. High bending strength 8. Light weight |
Usage | 1. Grinding, polishing, lapping, drilling and crushing of hard materials such as cemented carbide and gems 2. Lightweight protective armor, protection of aircraft, military vehicles, ships and human bodies 3. Neutron shielding, neutron absorption |
Type | Condition | Performance |
Main Components | Normal Temperature | B4C≥98% |
Bulk Density g/cm3 | Normal Temperature | 2.51 |
Elastic Modulus Gpa | Normal Temperature | 380 |
Vickers Hardness HV | Normal Temperature | 3200 |
Bending Strength Mpa | Normal Temperature | 416 |
Fracture Toughness MPa·m1/2 | Normal Temperature | 4.38 |