Boron Nitride (h-BN)

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Description

Boron nitride is a chemical compound with equal numbers of boron and nitrogen atoms. The hexagonal form (HBN) corresponding to graphite is the softest and most stable form among BN polymorphs, and is therefore used as a lubricant and an additive to cosmetic products.

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General

Property	Temperature	Value
Density	23.0 °C	2.1 g/cm³ Show Supplier Material materials with Density of 2.1 g/cm³

Chemical properties

Property	Value	Comment
Boron	40 - 41.9 % Show Supplier Material materials with Boron of 40 - 41.9 %
Calcium	0.2 - 2 % Show Supplier Material materials with Calcium of 0.2 - 2 %
Nitrogen	50 - 58.3 % Show Supplier Material materials with Nitrogen of 50 - 58.3 %
Other	0.2 - 0.3 % Show Supplier Material materials with Other of 0.2 - 0.3 %	Chloride, Iron, Aluminum, Silicon
Oxygen	0.3 - 3 % Show Supplier Material materials with Oxygen of 0.3 - 3 %

Boron Nitride (h-BN)

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