Solid Boron Nitride - Properties and Applications of Solid BN Ceramics (Grade A) by Precision Ceramics

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Features of Solid Boron Nitride

A completely unique material, Solid Boron Nitride solves problems that could not possibly be tackled with other compositions such as Al₂O₃ or SiC.

Solid Boron Nitride fights off temperatures over 2,000°C and, depending on the grade, carries a dielectric strength of nearly 1000 volts/mil. Hot pressed in billet form, Solid Boron Nitride can easily be machined into rods, bars, plates and even custom shapes.

The highly exceptional characteristics of Solid Boron Nitride make it ideal for fixture or jig materials for sealing or brazing operations in induction, vacuum and atmosphere furnaces; for molten metal crucibles; heat sinks and high temperature insulators.

Solid Boron Nitride - Grade A

An excellent choice for all but the most severe refractory applications, Solid Boron Nitride Grade A is a high performance material possessing a glassy B₂O₃ binder that creates a hard and dense yet fully machinable product.

Applications of Solid Boron Nitride - Grade A

Typical applications of Solid Boron Nitride Grade A include:

• High temperature electrical insulators and vacuum furnace supports which require electrical resistivity, high temperature strength, thermal shock resistance and low chemical reactivity
• Crucibles and containers for high purity molten metals
• Insulators and source fixtures for ion implantation systems which require high temperature purity and electrical insulation
• Radar components and antenna windows which require exacting electrical and thermal properties
• Setterplates for the processing of other advanced materials which require stable, inert surfaces
• Nozzles for powdered metal spraying

Physical Properties of Solid Boron Nitride - Grade A

The physical properties of Solid Boron Nitride Grade A is outlined in the following table.

Table 1. Physical properties of solid boron nitride grade A

*Based on 4-pt bend test-Sample size = 51mm x 4mm x 3mm

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