What is Boron (B) Nanopowder/Nanoparticles?

Boron (B) Nanopowder/Nanoparticles are high-purity boron-based nanomaterials known for their exceptional hardness, high-temperature stability, and neutron absorption capabilities. These nanoparticles are widely used in aerospace, electronics, fuel cells, nuclear reactors, and composite materials due to their chemical resistance, lightweight properties, and thermal conductivity.

Chemical Properties of Boron (B) Nanoparticles

• Chemical Formula: B
• Molecular Weight: 10.81 g/mol
• Density: ~2.34 g/cm³
• Melting Point: ~2,075°C
• Boiling Point: ~3,927°C
• Electrical Conductivity: Low (semiconducting behavior)
• Thermal Conductivity: ~27 W/m·K
• Solubility: Insoluble in water, reacts with strong oxidizers
• Crystal Structure: Amorphous or Crystalline (α-Boron, β-Boron)
• CAS Number: 7440-42-8

Applications of Boron (B) Nanoparticles

1. Aerospace & Defense Industry

   • Used in high-strength, lightweight composite materials for aircraft and spacecraft.
   • Applied in solid rocket fuels and high-energy explosives.

2. Nuclear Energy & Radiation Shielding

   • Acts as a neutron absorber in nuclear reactors for radiation shielding.
   • Used in boron carbide (B₄C) neutron shielding materials.

3. Electronics & Semiconductor Industry

   • Used in boron doping for silicon semiconductors and microelectronics.
   • Applied in thermoelectric devices and boron nitride (BN) electronics.

4. Fuel Cells & Energy Storage

   • Enhances hydrogen storage in fuel cell applications.
   • Used in lithium-boron batteries and solid-state hydrogen storage materials.

5. Ceramics & Refractories

   • Used in ultra-hard ceramic materials, such as boron carbide and boron nitride coatings.
   • Enhances heat resistance in high-performance ceramics.

6. Chemical Catalysis & Industrial Processing

   • Acts as a catalyst in organic synthesis and high-temperature reactions.
   • Used in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and plasma coating technologies.

7. Coatings & Composite Materials

   • Applied in anti-corrosion coatings, superhard coatings, and nanocomposites.
   • Used in self-lubricating coatings for high-friction environments.

8. Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Applications

   • Investigated for boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) for cancer treatment.
   • Used in antibacterial and antimicrobial coatings.

Boron (B) Nanoparticle Prices

Pricing varies based on purity, particle size, and industry-specific modifications.

• Industrial Grade (98-99% Purity): $100 – $500 per kg
• High Purity (99.9% – 99.99% for Electronics & Nuclear Applications): $800 – $3,000 per kg
• Ultra-High Purity (99.999% for Research & Semiconductor Applications): $4,000 – $10,000 per kg

Prices fluctuate based on global boron supply, processing methods, and demand from advanced technology industries.