Name | ChroMiuM boride |
Synonyms | CRB2 CRB2 K ChroMiuM boride CHROMIUM DIBORIDE chromiumboride(crb2) Chromiumdiboridemeshpowderavgmicronsorless |
CAS | 12007-16-8 |
EINECS | 234-499-3 |
Molecular Formula | B2Cr |
Molar Mass | 73.62 |
Density | 5.15 |
Melting Point | 1550°C |
Water Solubility | It is insoluble in water. |
Appearance | Powder |
Color | Gray |
Exposure Limit | NIOSH: TWA 0.0002 mg/m3 |
Storage Condition | -20°C |
Physical and Chemical Properties | High hardness, good wear resistance, high temperature oxidation resistance, corrosion resistance and thermal shock resistance below 1300 ℃. Insoluble in water. High hardness, insoluble in water, soluble in molten sodium peroxide. It is prepared by reducing a mixture of chromium chloride and boron (or boron oxide) with metallic magnesium at 650°C. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
TSCA | Yes |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
Use | Chromium boride (CrB2) due to its excellent wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and high temperature oxidation resistance, hard tool materials and wear-resistant parts have a very broad application prospects. They are used as wear-resistant, high-temperature oxidation-resistant coatings and neutron-absorbing coatings in nuclear reactors. Used for ceramic, melt blown on the surface of metal and ceramic, forming a wear-resistant, corrosion-resistant film. For the spraying of semiconductor films. The products of Chromium boride and alumina sintered or hot-pressed in micro-oxidizing atmosphere have practical value of high temperature wear resistance. Used for ceramic, melt blown on the surface of metal and ceramic, forming a wear-resistant, corrosion-resistant film. For the spraying of semiconductor films. |
production method | chromium and appropriate boron powder are heated at 1600 ℃ or sintered at 1150 ℃ for 48~72h in vacuum or inert atmosphere, chromium borides CrB, Cr2B, Cr3B2, Cr3B4 and CrB2 are formed, and CrB2, CrB or Cr3B4 can be formed after hot pressing at high temperature. |