Atomfair Atomfair Amorphous Boron (B) Powder, 86% Purity, D50 2 μm
Product Description
Atomfair amorphous boron powder is supplied as irregular non-crystalline particles, with 86% purity and a D50 particle size of 2 μm. It is intended for propellant, pyrotechnic, boron-alloy, and ceramic-material research.
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Technical Specifications
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Customization & Ordering
Custom specifications, quantities, or packaging may be available upon request. Please submit your target specifications, required quantity, packaging requirements, and delivery timeline through Request a Quote.
Key Features and Advantages
- Amorphous, non-crystalline elemental boron powder.
- Specified purity: 86%.
- Specified D50 particle size: 2 μm.
APPLICATION SCOPE: high-energy solid-propellant, ignition-additive, pyrotechnic, boron-alloy, deoxidizer, and ceramic-material research.
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 significance of the 11% magnesium content in Atomfair amorphous boron powder?
The 11% magnesium content is a residual impurity from the borothermic reduction process used to produce the amorphous boron. In propellant and pyrotechnic applications, magnesium can serve as an additional fuel component, potentially altering burn rate and energy release. However, the high magnesium content may affect stoichiometry and require formulation adjustments to maintain desired performance.
How does the 2 μm particle size and amorphous structure influence reactivity in solid propellant formulations?
The D50 of 2 μm provides a high surface area-to-volume ratio, enhancing ignition and combustion efficiency. The amorphous structure, with no long-range order, has a lower activation energy for oxidation compared to crystalline boron, leading to faster energy release. However, the irregular morphology may affect packing density and flowability, which must be considered during slurry processing and formulation optimization.
What are the recommended storage and handling conditions for Atomfair amorphous boron powder to prevent degradation or safety hazards?
The powder should be stored in a dry, inert atmosphere to minimize moisture absorption, as the moisture content is specified at 0.6% and water-soluble boron at 0.7%. Avoid exposure to oxidizing agents and static discharge. Use appropriate PPE and follow handling procedures detailed in the SDS, which can be provided upon request for batch-specific confirmation.
Atomfair amorphous boron powder (86% B, D50 2 μm, irregular morphology) is supplied for energetic-material and ceramics research; its 11% magnesium content and residual moisture/soluble-boron fractions must be included in formulation and materials-balance assessments.
Positive
- Amorphous morphology with 2 μm D50: Irregular non-crystalline particles at a specified 2 μm D50 provide a defined particle-size reference for propellant, pyrotechnic, boron-alloy, and ceramic-material research.
- Specified composition for formulation control: The 86% boron assay is accompanied by stated levels of magnesium, H2O2-insoluble matter, water-soluble boron, and moisture, allowing quantitative mass-balance checks before compounding.
Trade-offs
- Residual magnesium content: The 11% magnesium fraction is a substantial non-boron component; stoichiometric calculations for boron-based formulations must use the 86% boron assay rather than assuming pure elemental boron.
- Impurity and moisture fractions: The powder also contains 1.0% H2O2-insoluble matter, 0.7% water-soluble boron, and 0.6% moisture; these fractions reduce the available boron content and must be included in composition balances.
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