Atomfair Atomfair Amorphous Boron (B) Powder, 91% Purity, D50 1 μm
Product Description
Atomfair amorphous boron powder is supplied as irregular non-crystalline particles, with 91% purity and a D50 particle size of 1 μm. It is intended for propellant, pyrotechnic, boron-alloy, and ceramic-material research.
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Technical Specifications
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Key Features and Advantages
- Amorphous, non-crystalline elemental boron powder.
- Specified purity: 91%.
- Specified D50 particle size: 1 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.
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How does the 91% purity and 4% magnesium content of Atomfair amorphous boron powder affect its suitability for propellant research?
The 91% purity and 4% magnesium content are explicitly specified for this amorphous boron powder. While the source does not quantify performance effects, the magnesium present as a residual impurity may influence combustion characteristics in propellant and pyrotechnic formulations. The powder is intended for research in high-energy solid-propellant, ignition-additive, and pyrotechnic applications.
What are the intended research applications for this amorphous boron powder?
According to the product description, this amorphous boron powder is intended for high-energy solid-propellant, ignition-additive, pyrotechnic, boron-alloy, deoxidizer, and ceramic-material research. Its specified D50 of 1 μm and amorphous structure make it suitable for these application areas. The powder is supplied as irregular fine particles.
What documentation and specifications are available for handling and storage of this boron powder?
The product description states that a COA and SDS can be provided upon request for batch-specific confirmation. The powder has a moisture content of 0.2%, water-soluble boron of 0.3%, and H2O2-insoluble matter of 0.7%. These specifications are important for handling and storage in laboratory environments.
Atomfair amorphous boron powder (91% purity, D50 1 μm) is evaluated for propellant, pyrotechnic, boron-alloy, and ceramic-material research, with key trade-offs including high reactivity requiring controlled handling and a 4.0% magnesium content that may influence downstream alloy or combustion chemistry.
Positive
- Fine amorphous particle morphology: The D50 of 1 μm and irregular non-crystalline structure provide high surface area and reactivity, advantageous for solid-propellant ignition additives and pyrotechnic formulations where rapid energy release is required.
- Specified purity and trace composition: At 91% purity with known magnesium content (4.0%), H2O2-insoluble matter (0.7%), and water-soluble boron (0.3%), the powder offers a well-characterized impurity profile for reproducible research in boron-alloy and ceramic-material synthesis.
Trade-offs
- High reactivity requires controlled handling: As an amorphous boron powder with fine particle size, the material is prone to oxidation and may be pyrophoric under certain conditions, necessitating inert-atmosphere storage and handling protocols to maintain safety and prevent premature degradation.
- Magnesium content may affect application chemistry: The 4.0% magnesium content, while specified, can alter combustion behavior in propellant systems or introduce unintended alloying elements in boron-alloy research, requiring batch-specific validation for sensitive formulations.
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