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3D Printable Ultra-High Temperature Boron Carbide Ink

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Synonym(s):

3D Printable B4C Ink, Direct-Ink-Writable B4C Ink

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
B4C
CAS Number:
12069-32-8
Molecular Weight:
55.25
MDL number:
MFCD00011520
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23
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description

Printing methods compatible with: Direct-Ink-Writing 3D printing

form

paste

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concentration

50 % (v/v) (Boron carbide)

color

gray

mean particle size

1.8 μm

viscosity

10-103 Pa.s (25 °C at 100 s-1)

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Enabling,

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

B21B3B4B2C431

InChI

1S/CB4/c2-1-3(2)5(1)4(1)2

InChI key

INAHAJYZKVIDIZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

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Application

This product can be used in material extrusion 3D printing technique.
This product is a thixotropic ink based on boron carbide (B4C) microparticles. It is suitable for various direct ink write (aka robocasting) printing technologies. The ink offers a stable dispersion of B4C, high viscosity, good printability, and long shelf life (when stored in an airtight sealed container). Sintered patterns provide excellent thermal stability and hardness. The ink is suitable for applications such as heat exchanges, high wear components, components in extreme temperature environments, etc.

Preparation Note

Handeling tips:
Store in an airtight sealed container in refrigerator.
Avoid exposure to heat.


Step-by-Step procedure for ink mixing and loading into syringe is in attached file.


Storage:
Store in an airtight sealed container in refrigerator, do not freeze
Avoid exposure to heat
Mix well by hand or in a planetary mixer (preferred) before usage.

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GHS07

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hcodes

H317

Hazard Classifications

Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 1

Regulatory Listings

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Class I Designated Chemical Substances

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