“PAD” Boron Carbide
“PAD” (Pressure Assisted Densification) Boron Carbide is characterized by outstanding hardness, low specific gravity, excellent corrosion resistance and a high neutron absorbing cross-section. This material is suitable for light weight armor, nuclear and wear applications.
“PAD” Boron Carbide Material Properties Data (Typical)
Bulk Density | 2.48 g/cm3 |
Flexural Strength (MOR) | 366 MPa |
@ RT, 4 point average | 53 ksi |
Characteristic Strength | 380 MPa |
@ RT, 4 point | 55 ksi |
Weibull Modulus (m) | 12 |
Compressive Strength | 2.76 GPa |
| 400 ksi |
Elastic Modulus (E) | 66 Mpsi |
Poisson's Ratio (v) | 0.17 |
Hardness (Knoop 100 g) | 3000 kg/mm2 |
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Chemistry | |
Boron | 76.50% Minimum |
Carbon | 22.50% Maximum |
Silicon | 0.20% Maximum |
Aluminum | 0.15% Maximum |
Iron | 0.15% Maximum |