B1 C5

semiconductor

· B1 C5

B1C5 is a boron-carbon ceramic compound belonging to the family of boron carbides, which are ultra-hard refractory materials used in extreme wear and abrasive applications. This material is primarily investigated for its potential in abrasive grinding media, armor systems, and high-temperature applications where conventional carbides are insufficient. B1C5 represents a specific stoichiometry within the boron carbide phase space and is notable for combining hardness with relative thermal stability, making it a candidate material for advanced industrial processes and protective applications where cost-performance balance is critical.

abrasive grinding mediabody armor and ballistic protectionrefractory high-temperature applicationswear-resistant coatingscutting tool insertsnuclear and aerospace thermal barriers

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.00990	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.2090	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

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B1 C5

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