Data Sheet

Boron Powder (Amorphous)

Typical Chemical Analysis

Property02-4010**02-4000**
Total Boron95% Min90.0% Min
Water Soluble Boron0.2% Max0.5% Max
H₂O₂ Insolubles1.0% Max1.0% Max
Moisture0.5% Max0.5% Max
Oxygen2.2% Max4.5% Max
Nitrogen0.4% Max0.3% Max
Magnesium0.8% Max6.0% Max
Average Particle Size*1.0 µ Max.*0.8 µ Max.*
Specific Surface Area10.0 m²/g18.0 m²/g

* Method Fisher Sub Sieve (FSSS) per ASTM B330

** These products are under export control

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS: MIL-B-5192 (ORD), PA-PD-451

PACKAGING: 50 lb. Polylined Steel Drums

Uses

Boron is used as an oxygen scavenger for copper and other metals. It is used in manufacturing alloys usually to harden other metals. In nuclear chemistry, boron is used as a neutron absorber. In pyrotechnic chemistry, boron is used in ignition formulations, rocket-propellant mixtures and other burn control formulations.

Handling

Avoid contact with skin and avoid ingestion. Use dust respirator when handling. Since no exposure limit have been established for Boron by OSHA & ACGIH, we recommend that our product should be treated as a nuisance dust 15 mg/m3. Avoid dusting of Boron because it can spontaneously ignite in air. See SDS for more information.

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Boron Powder (Amorphous)

CAS Number7440-42-8
RTEC NumberED 7350000
Melting point~2200 ° C
Density2.35
EINEC Number2311512
Molecular Wt.10.8
Molecular FormulaB
Water SolubilityInsoluble

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