Boron carbide powder by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. This compound is also known as Tetrabor. The reagent is available as a dark grey powder which is insoluble in water. It has a melting point of 2763 C and a boiling point of 3500 C. Boron carbide can be prepared from boron trioxide, either with carbon or magnesium in the presence of carbon in an electric arc furnace. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 12069-32-8 Quantity Provided: 100 gm per bottle Molecular formula: CB4 Molecular weight: 55.25 220 mesh sizeBoron carbide has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent finds applications in the organic synthesis of various derivatives. Boron carbide is extremely hard which has found many applications in durable products. It is used in tank armour, bulletproof vests, engine sabotage powders etc. It is also utilized in padlocks, Grit blasting nozzles, abrasives, Metal matrix composites, scratch and wear resistant coatings etc. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.