Tetraboro produces boron carbide to

FEPA F (F14 to F1500) and JIS R 6001 specifications and custom mesh sizes (-100#, -200#, -325# etc.) down to nanometer range ensuring a minimum purity of %94 (MP94) as well as min %96 (HP96) for special applications.

Product Features:

Purity: starting from MP94 or HP96 

•Particle Sizes: FEPA F14–F1200, custom mesh options and nanometer scale 

•Packaging: 25 kg paper bags, metallic drums, or big bags. 

•Quality Assurance: Calibrated lab to European Reference Material ERM ED102. 

•Our analytical chemistry lab, staffed by skilled technicians, conducts total boron and carbon measurements to guarantee consistent quality, earning trust from clients worldwide.

Boron Carbide Powder – Technical Specifications

Chemical Composition

Total Boron (B): min. 76.00%

Boron Oxide – 20 min @ 100°C in Water: max. 0.10% (equivalent to max. 0.03% B)

Boron Combined: min. 94% (as combined boron in boron carbide lattice)

Total Carbon (C): max. 23.5%

Free Carbon: max. 4.0%

Carbon Combined: balance to form boron carbide phase

Iron Oxide (Fe₂O₃): max. 0.35% (equivalent to max. 0.25% Fe)

Phase Purity and Ratios

Total (B + C): min. 98%

Boron Carbide Content (B₄C): min. 94 wt%

Boron to Carbon Atomic Ratio (B:C): controlled to meet high hardness and stability requirements

Applications

Boron carbide with the above specification is suitable for advanced technical applications, including:

• Abrasive and lapping powders for hard materials
• Wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant components
• Neutron radiation shielding
• High-performance ceramic and composite systems
• Welding fluxes, hard facing