Boron nitride
CAS Number10043-11-5
FormulaBN
Mol. Weight24.82 g/mol
Boron nitride
What is Boron nitride?
Boron nitride is a chemical compound with CAS number 10043-11-5 and molecular formula BN. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Boron nitride has been well studied for applications including ceramic1 and polymer2 nanocomposites1. Nanoscale boron nitride is essential for applications at this length scale as the increased surface area resulting in better incorporation in the matrix. BN possesses a number of material properties which increase its utility in machining and coating applications including wear resistance; chemical and thermal stability and wide band gap.
Specifications
Linear Formula
BN
Molecular Weight
24.82 g/mol
Assay/Purity
99% trace metals basis
Density
2.29 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)