Boron carbide physical properties
• The density of boron carbide is close to 2.52 g/cm3.
• The melting point of boron carbide is 2445 °C.
• The hardness range of boron carbide is 2900 – 3580Kg/mm2 (Knoop 100 g).
• The fracture toughness of boron carbide is 2.9 – 3.7 MPa−1/2.
• The Young’s modulus of boron carbide is 450 – 470 GPa.
• The electrical conductivity of boron carbide is 140 S at 25 °C.
• Thermal conductivity 30 – 42 W/m.K at 25 °C
• Thermal neutron capture of boron carbide is 600 barn.
