Boron nitride
Agent Name
Boron nitride
CAS Number
10043-11-5
Formula
B-N
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
BN 40SHP; BZN 550; Borazon; Boron mononitride; Denka GP; Denka boron nitride GP; Elbor; Elbor LO 10B1-100; Elbor R; Elbor RM; Elboron; Geksanit R; Hexanit R; Hexanite R; KBN-H10; Kubonit; Kubonit KR; SP 1; SP 1 (Nitride); Sho BN; Sho BN HPS; Super mighty M; UHP-Ex; Wurzin; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metalloid Compounds (Boron)
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] Insoluble; [MSDSonline] Crystallizes into 3 forms: alpha (white and hexagonal), beta (high-pressure cubic), and gamma (high-pressure wurtzite structure); [Ullmann]
Sources/Uses
Used to make alloys, semiconductors, nuclear reactors, and lubricants; [Merck Index] alpha-Boron films are used in microelectronics; beta-Boron nitride is used to make abrasive grit for grinding wheels and saws; [Ullmann]
Comments
See "NITRIDES."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
mp = 2700 deg C;
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: