Catalog No. | CA0912 |
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Material | B4C Ceramic |
Purity | 97%~99% |
Density | 2.1 to 2.7 g/cm3 |
Melting Point | 2445℃ |
Molecular Weight | 55.26 |
Appearance | Black |
Electrical Resistivity | 0 to 11 10x Ω-m |
Poisson's Ratio | 0.17-0.18 |
Tensile Strength | 350 MPa (Ultimate) |
Thermal Conductivity | 31 to 90 W/m-K |
The hardness of boron carbide and silicon carbide is extremely high, and density is relatively low, making it an ideal material for a bulletproof vest. We can supply plates in various sizes and shapes made by boron carbide ceramic material.
Related Products: Boron Carbide Bulletproof Plate
Boron carbide, B4C, is an extremely hard ceramic material discovered in 1899. It is the third hardest material known, after diamond and cubic boron nitride.
The hardness of boron carbide and silicon carbide is extremely high, and density is relatively low, making it an ideal material for a bulletproof vest. It has good corrosion resistance, great mechanical strength under high temperature, and excellent wear resistance. We can supply plates in various sizes and shapes made by boron carbide ceramic material.
Properties |
Unit |
Value |
Bulk Density |
g/cm3 |
2.48-2.51 |
Elastic Modulus |
Gpa |
>400 |
Bending Strength |
Mpa |
>380 |
Fracture Toughness |
Mpa.m1/2 |
>3.0 |
Vickers hardness |
Kgf/mm2 |
>2800 |
High hardness
Low density
High melting point
High elastic modulus
Chemical inertness
High neutron absorption cross-section
Excellent thermoelectric properties
The Mohs hardness of this boron carbide ceramic is about 9.49 and it was applied widely in industries as wearing resistant material, abrasive. Boron carbide is also the most important ceramic material for ceramic armor. This carbide ceramic is used in tank armor and bulletproof vests.
Abrasive field :
Surfaces of watches and jewels.
Refractory materials :
As antioxidant additives in the refractory field.
Ceramics materials :
Materials made of boron carbide products and wear-resistant components used in Blasting, Sealing, Machinery, Ships, Auto, Dies, Aviation, and Aerospace industries.
Armor tiles :
High-density boron carbide armor tiles, bulletproofing seats of helicopters.
Nuclear industry :
Boron carbide is an important material for nuclear applications due to its high absorption cross-section.
Boriding Agent :
Boron carbide is a raw material used in boriding agents. After the treatment, the hardness and the wear resistance of the surface are greatly improved.
Chemical additives :
Because of its good chemical resistance, it can be used for producing other boron-containing materials such as titanium boride or zirconium boride.
Solid fuel :
Boron carbide-based propellants for ducted rockets.
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