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Boron Nitride

BN Crucibles

Boron Nitride

Our standard boron nitride (BN) crucibles are high purity ( >99%), crafted through hot pressing. These crucibles exhibit outstanding resistance to thermal shock, superior electrical resistivity, and resistance against corrosion from acids and alkalis.

High-purity BN ceramic crucibles are used extensively in high-temperature applications that require exceptional thermal stability, chemical inertness, and purity.

This standard BN crucible is ideal for sintering and smelting:
  • Nonferrous and ferrous metals such as aluminium, bismuth, germanium, antimony, tin, cadmium, lead, nickel, zinc, copper, magnesium, iron, stainless steel
  • Glass melting including soda glass and cryolite
  • Molten salt, fluoride, slag

Precautions for using BN Crucibles

  • Ensure the operating temperature in the air does not exceed 1000°C. Exceeding this temperature may cause oxidation and peeling of the boron nitride surface in contact with oxygen.
  • Boron nitride readily absorbs moisture. Store the crucible away from humid areas and avoid washing it. Cleaning can be done by directly wiping with sandpaper or using alcohol.
  • Avoid using with substances such as antimony trioxide, chromium oxide, molybdenum trioxide, arsenic trioxide, titanium carbide, high-lead glass glaze (if necessary, use under Ar or N2 as a protective gas), boron phosphate, potassium phosphate, hot and concentrated alkali, molten alkali, and chlorine.
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Material properties

Please note that the information set forth herein is offered for comparison only, and is not to be construed as absolute engineering data or constituting a warranty or representation for which we assume legal responsibility.
Property Unit
Purity % >99
Density (g/cm3) 1.95-2.0
Volume resistivity (Ω・cm) >10(14)
Maximum operating temperature(°C) – Air 900
Maximum operating temperature(°C) – Inert gas (Ar, N2) 2100
Maximum operating temperature(°C) – Vacuum 2000
Flexural Strength (MPa) 30
Compressive Strength (MPa) 55
Coefficient of thermal expansion, 10-6/K, room temperature to 1000 °C 1.5
Thermal conductivity (W/m・K)at 25 °C 35

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