Production Process of Boron Carbide for Armor
The synthesis of boron carbide follows the principle of the Acheson process. Electric energy is introduced in an electric arc furnace or a resistance-heated furnace to drain the strongly endothermic reaction. It must be reached about 2500 °C to achieve a satisfying yield of boron carbide. The starting materials are boron oxide, and petroleum coke converted into boron carbide and carbon monoxide. Finally, the recovered boron carbide is ground to powder. If finer crystals in the range of 0.1 to 1.5 microns are required, the addition of magnesium, which is removed afterward in the form of magnesium oxide.
Particles Size Analysis of Boron Carbide for Armor
| Product | Boron Carbide Powder |
| Stock No | NS6130-05-584 |
| CAS | 12069-32-8 |
| APS | <50µm |
| Purity | >99.9% |
| Molecular Formula | B4C |
| Molecular Weight | 55.25 g/mol |
| Form | Powder |
| Color | Gray/Black |
| Melting Point | 2450 °C |
| Boiling Point | 3500 °C |
| Quality Control | Each lot of Boron Carbide Powder was tested successfully. |
| Main Inspect Verifier | Manager QC |
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