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Defense & Strategic Materials
Boron Carbide Armor Ceramic
Boron carbide is the third-hardest material after diamond and cubic boron nitride. Essential for ceramic body armor, ballistic protection, and military-grade shielding systems.
Atomic #
0
Atomic Wt
55.3
CAS #
12069-32-8
Purity
99+%
Available Forms
Plates
Tiles
Rods
Powder
Custom shapes
Purity Grades
95%
98%
99%
99.5%
Applications
Aerospace
- ✓Protective systems
Permanent Magnets
- ✓Hard material applications
Technical Specifications
| Hardness (Mohs) | 9.3 |
| Density | 2.52 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 2450°C |
| Fracture Toughness | 3.0-3.5 MPa·m^0.5 |
| Compressive Strength | 2800-3500 MPa |
Storage Requirements
Store in dry environment. Protect from thermal shock and mechanical damage.
Packaging Options
- •Armor plates
- •Ceramic tiles
- •Rods
- •Bulk powder
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