Catalog Number
ACMA00016858
Product Name
Boron Nitride
Description
DryPowder; DryPowder, OtherSolid; DryPowder, WetSolid, OtherSolid; OtherSolid
IUPAC Name
azanylidyneborane
Molecular Weight
24.82g/mol
InChI Key
PZNSFCLAULLKQX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Application
Boron Nitride is a versatile material known for its exceptional thermal and chemical stability, used extensively in high-temperature applications across various industries. This compound occurs in two main forms: hexagonal and cubic. The hexagonal form, resembling graphite, provides high thermal conductivity, dielectric properties, and self-lubrication, making it ideal for use in furnace insulation, crucibles for melting metals, and as an additive in coatings, cosmetics, and lubricants. It is also used to enhance the mechanical properties of ceramics, polymers, and composites. Conversely, cubic boron nitride, known for its hardness comparable to diamond, serves as a superior abrasive material in cutting and grinding tools, particularly effective with low-carbon ferrous metals. This makes boron nitride indispensable in producing high-performance components for industries ranging from electronics to metalworking, where stability at extreme temperatures is critical.
Compound Is Canonicalized
Yes
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
1
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count
0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count
0
Deprecated CAS
165390-92-1, 54824-38-3, 56939-87-8, 58799-13-6, 60569-72-4, 69495-08-5, 78666-05-4, 69071-29-0, 1361021-23-9, 1361021-37-5
Exact Mass
25.0123792g/mol
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count
1
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count
0
MeSH Entry Terms
boron nitride;elbor
Monoisotopic Mass
25.0123792g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area
23.8Ų
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count
0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count
0