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Boron Carbide Machining and Grinding

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“PAD” Boron Carbide

“PAD” (Pressure Assisted Densification) Boron Carbide is characterized by outstanding hardness, low specific gravity, excellent corrosion resistance and a high neutron absorbing cross-section. This material is suitable for light weight armor, nuclear and wear applications.

“PAD” Boron Carbide Material Properties Data (Typical)

Bulk Density2.48 g/cm3
Flexural Strength (MOR)366 MPa
    @ RT, 4 point average53 ksi
Characteristic Strength380 MPa
    @ RT, 4 point55 ksi
Weibull Modulus (m)12
Compressive Strength2.76 GPa
 
400 ksi
Elastic Modulus (E)66 Mpsi
Poisson's Ratio (v)0.17
Hardness (Knoop 100 g)3000 kg/mm2
 
 
Chemistry 
Boron76.50% Minimum
Carbon22.50% Maximum
Silicon0.20% Maximum
Aluminum0.15% Maximum
Iron0.15% Maximum

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