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Hafnium boride, 99.5% (metals basis excluding Zr), Zr <2%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Hafnium boride is used in wear resistant coatings. It is also employed as a nuclear reactor control rod. Furthermore, it is used in hypervelocity re-entry vehicles like ICBM heat shields or aerodynamic leading-edges. It is useful in the preparation of high temperature composites in conjunction with silicon carbide (SiC).
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
| Melting Point | 3250°C |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Quantity | 10 g |
| Linear Formula | HfB2 |
| Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 200.11 |
| Percent Purity | 99.5% |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Density | 10.5 g/mL |
| Assay | (metals basis excluding Zr), Zr <2% |
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Safety and Handling
| EINECSNumber | 234-500-7 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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