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Boron carbide Structure

Boron carbide

Chemical Properties

Melting point 2450°C
Boiling point 3500°C
Density  2.51 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
solubility  insoluble in H2O, acid solutions
form  powder
color  Black
Specific Gravity 2.51
Resistivity 4500 (ρ/μΩ.cm)
Water Solubility  Insoluble in water.
Crystal Structure Hexagonal
Merck  14,1344
Stability Stable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Not flammable.
InChIKey NOJMLSPGQSYAIT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CAS DataBase Reference 12069-32-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Boron carbide(12069-32-8)
EPA Substance Registry System Boron carbide (B4C) (12069-32-8)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes  Xn
Risk Statements  20
Safety Statements  22-36/37/39-38
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  ED7420000
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  28499010

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