High Performance Boron Nitride Crucibles for Industry

Boron nitride crucibles have quickly become a go-to choice as an economical and sustainable alternative to refractory metals for many demanding processes, thanks to their excellent temperature stability, resistance to chemical reactions and minimal adhesion properties. They offer optimal non-wetting qualities when exposed to hot metals.

Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) is an advanced synthetic material with special properties that make it suitable for an array of applications, from high temperatures and corrosion environments to being machined easily into ceramic parts. Read on to understand why hexagonal boron nitride ceramics such as hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) is such an essential material:.

Chemical Inertness

Boron nitride boasts exceptional chemical inertness and non-wetting properties, making it the ideal material for applications where high temperatures and corrosive materials are present. This material can withstand chemicals that would erode other crucible materials like quartz and alumina while also offering outstanding resistance to thermal shock and electrical insulation properties.

Hydrochloric and sulfuric acids, which could otherwise erode away other materials, do not pose a threat. Furthermore, its excellent resistance to alkalis even at higher temperatures makes it an ideal material.

Boron nitride should be stored in dry areas and avoided from being washed to avoid moisture absorption. Sharp objects can easily damage it; to extend its lifespan in demanding environments it should be stored in sealed bags or containers with direct wiping using either sandpaper or alcohol to clean it regularly.

Thermal Shock Resistance

Pyrolytic boron nitride crucibles boast both superior thermal stability and chemical resistance, making them perfect for high-temperature reactions in materials science, metallurgy and other industries. Furthermore, they’re highly resistant to thermal shock so can withstand harsh environments without incurring damage or contamination risks.

Evaporation furnaces make ideal applications for using ceramic material as they do not react with metals, glass, inorganic acids or alkalis or molten salt – two key considerations when melting metals or evaporating metals. Ceramic can also withstand higher temperatures than graphite while remaining nonreactive with metals, glass, inorganic acids or alkalis or even molten salt.

Boron nitride machinable ceramics offer low coefficient of friction and are easy to machine, making precise shapes and complex geometries possible with ease. Furthermore, these ceramics make an excellent choice for applications requiring a lubricated interface or extreme dielectric strength – particularly COMBAT HP which combines moisture resistance of calcium boreate glass with the thermal shock resistance of boron nitride to provide superior thermal shock resistance up to 1000degC for light metal processing and electrical insulation applications

Electrical Insulation

Boron nitride crucibles are ideal for plasma systems due to their electrical properties. They can withstand high voltages and currents without breaking down or becoming damaged, providing greater control of plasma results and more consistent outcomes.

Boron nitride boasts exceptional thermal insulation properties. It can withstand temperatures of up to 1200 degrees Celsius without losing its insulating qualities, making it a suitable material for melting metals used in glass and ceramic industries.

Boron nitride’s insulating qualities make it an excellent material choice for power electronics. As consumers demand smaller, thinner devices, dissipation of heat must occur efficiently to avoid overheating or damage to devices. Boron nitride boasts superior thermal management properties which enable faster processing speeds and longer device lifespans; particularly applicable when dispensing large amounts of electricity like power semiconductors do. Furthermore, its thermal properties also make BN an appealing material choice when applied as an etching substrate material.

Machinable Ceramics

PBN crucibles are ideal for Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) applications as they offer excellent heat transfer while remaining nonreactive and sticking-free, guaranteeing quality results in your process.

Boron nitride ceramics have become an industry standard due to their superior chemical, mechanical and electrical properties. Preferred over other materials like graphite, alumina or zirconia in applications requiring high temperature stability, chemical inertness, non-wetting properties and thermal shock resistance, they make an excellent addition to many applications across many industries.

Boron nitride market competition is intense, with major players investing in research and development efforts to enhance physical and chemical properties of high boron nitride ceramics. They also invest heavily in partnerships and expansion opportunities as a means of increasing market presence within this niche industry.