Atomfair Yttrium Boride (YB2) Powder, 95% Purity, -20 to -500 Mesh Grades
Product Description
Atomfair Yttrium Boride (YB2) is supplied as powder with 95% purity and is available in mesh grades from -20 to -500 mesh. It is intended for high-temperature boride and crystalline materials research.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification / Available Values |
|---|---|
| Product | Yttrium Boride (YB2) Powder |
| Chemical Formula | YB2 |
| CAS Number | 12008-32-1 |
| Purity | 95% |
| Specification | Available mesh grades: -20 to -500 mesh |
| Physical State | Powder |
Key Features and Advantages
- Purity specification: 95%.
- Available mesh grades: -20 to -500 mesh.
- Product form: powder.
APPLICATION SCOPE: Yttrium-boride crystal chemistry, high-melting hard-material research and comparative studies across Y–B boride phases.
DOCUMENTATION: COA and SDS can be provided upon request for batch-specific confirmation.
LABORATORY PROCUREMENT SUPPORT
For grade selection, particle-size confirmation, documentation support or custom specification review, contact our technical sales team.
What is the difference between the -20 mesh and -500 mesh grades of Atomfair Yttrium Boride (YB2) powder, and how does particle size affect its use in high-temperature boride research?
The -20 to -500 mesh range indicates the particle size distribution of the YB2 powder, with -20 mesh being coarser and -500 mesh being much finer. Finer mesh grades (e.g., -500) provide higher surface area, which can enhance reaction kinetics in solid-state synthesis or sintering studies, while coarser grades may be preferred for certain pressing or packing applications. The product is supplied at 95% purity and is intended for high-temperature boride and crystalline materials research, so the choice of mesh grade should align with the specific experimental requirements for particle size and surface reactivity.
Can Atomfair YB2 powder be used for comparative studies across different Y–B boride phases, and what documentation is available to confirm batch-specific properties?
Yes, the product is explicitly intended for yttrium-boride crystal chemistry, high-melting hard-material research, and comparative studies across Y–B boride phases. For batch-specific confirmation, a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) can be provided upon request, which is essential for verifying purity and handling requirements before use in advanced materials research.
What are the handling and storage considerations for Yttrium Boride (YB2) powder, and is safety documentation available?
As a fine powder, YB2 should be handled in a controlled laboratory environment to avoid inhalation and skin contact, and standard powder handling practices should be followed. An SDS can be provided upon request to ensure proper safety protocols, storage conditions, and disposal guidelines are known before handling the material. The product is supplied as a powder with 95% purity, and the manufacturer, Atomfair LLC, offers technical sales support for any specific safety or handling questions.
Atomfair YB₂ powder is supplied as a 95%-purity powder in -20 to -500 mesh grades, with batch-specific COA and SDS available on request for high-temperature boride and Y–B phase research.
Positive
- Broad mesh-grade selection: The powder is available from -20 to -500 mesh, letting researchers choose a particle-size fraction appropriate for high-temperature boride and crystalline materials studies.
- Batch-specific documentation on request: COA and SDS can be provided upon request for batch-specific confirmation of the 95% purity specification, supporting quality control during research procurement.
Trade-offs
- Residual content at 95% purity: Because the product is specified at 95% purity, phase-sensitive crystal-chemistry or stoichiometric studies must account for the residual non-YB₂ content in the powder.
- Particle-size confirmation required: The mesh grade denotes a sieve range but not the particle-size distribution within that range; users should request particle-size confirmation from technical sales for size-sensitive experiments.
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