Boron carbide ceramic, also known as black diamond, is widely used in military applications. Its lightweight nature makes it lighter than alumina and silicon carbide, while its excellent neutron absorption capability and high neutron cross-section make it a critical material for nuclear applications.
Boron Carbide Advantages
Ultra-High Hardness
Low Density
Excellent Wear Resistance
High Chemical Stability
Thermal Stability
Neutron Absorption Ability
Boron Carbide Application
Semiconductor Industry: Wafer handling components, heater bases, insulators
Aerospace & Defense: Bearings, turbine components, structural parts
Automotive: Engine components, turbocharger rotors, glow plugs
Industrial Equipment: Cutting tools, pump seals, precision bearings
Medical Devices: Surgical tools and high-temperature components
Material Properties
| Mechanical Properties | Unit | Boron Carbide (B₄C) |
| Density | g/cm³ | 2.5 |
| Hardness | kg/mm² | 3200 |
| Flexural Strength | MPa | 410 |
| Compressive Strength | MPa | 2500 |
| Elastic Modulus | GPa | 470 |
| Fracture Toughness | MPa·m¹ᐟ² | 2.5 |
| Poisson’s Ratio | – | 0.16 |
| Young’s Modulus | GPa | 460 |
| Thermal Properties | Unit | Boron Carbide (B₄C) |
| Thermal Conductivity | W/m·K | 42 |
| Melting Point | °C | 2450 |
| Specific Heat | J/g·K | 0.9 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | ×10⁻⁶/K | 4 |
| Electrical Properties | Unit | Boron Carbide (B₄C) |
| Dielectric Constant | 1 MHz | 7 |
| Dielectric Strength | V/cm | 1 × 10⁶ |
| Dielectric Loss | 1 MHz | 0.001 |
| Volume Resistivity | Ω·cm | 10⁴ |
Boron Carbide Ceramics Machining
We specialize in precision machining of boron nitride (BN) components, delivering exceptional dimensional accuracy and ultra-smooth surface finishes. With our advanced multi-axis CNC equipment and years of expertise in technical ceramics, we produce parts that offer outstanding thermal stability, high electrical insulation, and excellent machinability — even under extreme conditions.
Whether for semiconductor, vacuum, aerospace, or high-temperature industrial applications, our BN components ensure reliable performance and long service life.
- Precision tolerances up to ±0.002 mm
- Mirror surface finish down to Ra 0.01 μm
- Complex geometries through 5-axis CNC machining
- Small batch and prototype manufacturing available
- ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 certified production