Crystal Structure of Boron Carbide
Boron carbide has great application potential in many fields, among which the application of boron carbide in nuclear field is the most valuable and promising. Boron carbide can be used as a neutron absorption material for control rods, shielding materials, etc. in the reactor.
These distinctive properties of boron carbide are closely related to its unique crystal structure and chemical bonds. The atomic structure of boron carbide has been extensively studied, and its main structural unit is an icosahedron composed of twelve atoms and a chain of three atoms attached to the icosahedron.
Boron carbide has been widely used in many fields such as nuclear power, aerospace, military and chemical industry. However, the crystal structure of boron carbide is still controversial. At present, it is generally believed that there are many possible isomer structures of boron carbide, and further research is needed on the essential relationship between the complex crystal structure of boron carbide and its unique properties.