Zirconium boride, 99.5% (metals basis excluding Hf), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Zirconium Boride is used as an aerospace refractory, in cutting tools, and to protect thermocouple tubes. It is also acts as an antioxidant in carbon-bonded refractory ceramics, neutron absorber.

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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 12045-64-6
• Molecular Formula: B2Zr
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 112.844
• MDL Number: MFCD00064648
• InChI Key: VWZIXVXBCBBRGP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 9812765
• IUPAC Name: boron;zirconium
• SMILES: [B].[B].[Zr]

• Melting Point: 3000°C
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 50 g
• Linear Formula: ZrB₂
• UN Number: UN3178
• Solubility Information: It is insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 112.84
• Percent Purity: 99.5%
• Assay: (metals basis excluding Hf)
• Chemical Name or Material: Zirconium boride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Warning
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H228 Flammable solid.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement P210-P280-P240-P241-P370+P378a Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ equipment. In case of fire: Use for extinction: CO2, powder or water spray.
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 4.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	234-963-5
RTECSNumber	ZH7150000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only