Iron boride - lump,10mm max. lump size,weight 20g

Cat. No.: I485391

グレード＆純度 lump,10mm max. lump size,weight 20g

Synonyms

FE546100

Storage

Room temperature

仕様

同義語

FE546100

仕様と純度

lump,10mm max. lump size,weight 20g

法的情報

Product of Goodfellow

保管条件

Room temperature

Application Protocols

No tested biological application protocols (e.g., WB, IHC, IF, FC) apply to this materials science reagent. For materials processing, general workflows include:

• Preparing a dispersion: Gradually add iron boride powder to chosen solvent/binder under stirring; use ultrasonication or ball milling to deagglomerate; add dispersant as needed; maintain inert atmosphere to limit oxidation for prolonged milling.
• Coating deposition (conceptual): Adjust solids loading and viscosity for spray or tape casting; dry under controlled conditions; follow with thermal treatment under inert gas or vacuum.
• Boriding mixtures: Blend with boron donors/activators as specified by the process; pack components around cleaned steel parts; heat-treat per process design; post-clean and characterize.

These are general, literature-based practices. Item-specific validated protocols are not specified for this item; consult the SDS and CoA/Spec Sheet and adapt to your equipment and safety framework.

Biological Roles

This product is an inorganic intermetallic solid used for materials research; it does not have intrinsic biological roles. No biochemical pathways, enzymatic functions, or cellular signaling activities are applicable to crystalline iron boride phases.

• Any discussion of bioactivity would pertain to engineered composites or nanoparticles and is outside the scope of this research reagent listing.
• If biocompatibility or cytotoxicity assessments are required for an application (e.g., wear debris studies, coating interactions), these must be determined empirically for the specific form and processing history of the material.

Item-specific biological data are not specified for this item; refer to CoA/Spec Sheet.

Research Use Note: For research use only.

Buffer Applications

Not typically applicable. Iron boride is an insoluble, non-molecular solid and is not used to prepare aqueous buffers or pH control systems. For experimental work involving suspensions or slurries, select dispersion media and surfactants appropriate to your processing method (see Solvent Selection). Item-specific buffer-related guidance is not specified for this item; refer to CoA/Spec Sheet if needed.

Green Alternatives

For materials functions delivered by iron boride (hardness, wear resistance), there is no direct “green solvent” analogue. However, alternative materials or processes may reduce environmental impact depending on the use case (literature/general):

Comparison of options (qualitative):

• Iron boride (FeB/Fe2B):
  • Pros: Forms very hard, adherent surface layers; compatible with steel; high thermal stability.
  • Tradeoffs: High-temperature processing; energy-intensive; powder handling and dust control needed.
• Carbides (e.g., WC–Co, Cr3C2–NiCr):
  • Pros: Established HVOF/thermal spray ecosystems; excellent wear resistance.
  • Tradeoffs: Cobalt- and chromium-containing systems raise toxicity/REACH concerns; critical raw materials.
• Boron-free nitriding (Fe–N surface layers):
  • Pros: Lower temperature than boriding; avoids boron chemicals.
  • Tradeoffs: Typically lower hardness/wear resistance than borided layers.
• Ceramic borides (e.g., TiB2, ZrB2):
  • Pros: Exceptional hardness and chemical stability.
  • Tradeoffs: Higher melting points; difficult densification; non-ferrous, costlier.

Process-level green strategies:

• Use plasma/electrolytic boriding for shorter cycle times and lower pack waste versus conventional pack boriding.
• Recycle/recapture process media and implement dust collection/HEPA filtration.
• Optimize dispersion media: select lower-toxicity solvents (e.g., ethanol/water) and binders with safer profiles when feasible.

Item-specific environmental certifications or life-cycle data are not specified for this item; refer to CoA/Spec Sheet.

Pharmaceutical Uses

Not typically applicable. Iron boride is not used as a pharmaceutical active ingredient or common excipient. Its domain is materials science (e.g., hard coatings, composites).

• If iron boride is investigated in device or coating contexts, any regulatory or pharmacopeial considerations must be defined for the specific formulation and manufacturing process. Such claims are outside the scope of this listing.

No pharmacopeial status or formulation roles are specified for this item; refer to CoA/Spec Sheet.

Research Use Note: For research use only.

Physical Properties

Item-specific physical data are not provided for SKU I485391. Refer to the product CoA/Spec Sheet for definitive specifications.

General/literature properties for iron boride phases (for context only):

• Phase/stoichiometry: Common phases include FeB (orthorhombic) and Fe2B (tetragonal).
• Melting point: Refractory; both phases melt above ~1000 °C (literature). Reported values vary by phase and purity.
• Density: High relative density typical of Fe-based intermetallics; exact value depends on stoichiometry and porosity (literature reports roughly 7–7.5 g/cm³ by phase and measurement method).
• Electrical properties: Metallic conductivity; resistivity lower than ceramics like TiB2 but greater than pure iron (literature).
• Thermal properties: High thermal stability and relatively high thermal conductivity for a boride; low thermal expansion compared to steels (literature).
• Hardness: Very high microhardness; Fe2B and FeB surface layers on steels exhibit HV typically above hardened steels (literature).
• Solubility: Insoluble in water; resistant to many solvents; may react slowly with strong acids or oxidizing environments (literature).

Optical, refractive index, logP, and pKa are not applicable to this non-molecular solid.

Item-specific numeric values (particle size distribution, surface area, oxygen/impurity content, phase fraction by XRD) are not specified for this item; refer to CoA/Spec Sheet.

Quality and Grades

Grade/purity for SKU I485391 is not specified; refer to the CoA/Spec Sheet for item-specific quality attributes.

Guidance on quality considerations for iron boride materials (materials-science context):

• Phase composition: XRD is typically used to quantify FeB vs Fe2B fraction and detect secondary phases (e.g., elemental Fe, Fe3B, oxides). Phase purity strongly influences hardness, corrosion resistance, and magnetic behavior.
• Chemical purity: Residual O, C, N, and metallic impurities (e.g., Si, Cr, Ni) should be controlled. Glow discharge/combustion analysis or ICP-OES/MS is often reported. Lower oxygen content benefits sintering and electrical properties.
• Physical form: Particle size distribution (PSD), specific surface area (BET), and morphology (SEM) affect dispersion, packing, and reactivity during sintering or thermal spray.
• Stabilizers/additives: Typically none for intermetallic powders; if present (e.g., flow aids, anti-caking agents), they should be disclosed on the CoA as they can influence downstream processing.
• Application-aligned grades:
  • Coating/thermal spray grade: Tight PSD, low oxide content, spherical morphology for flowability.
  • Sintering/PM grade: Controlled PSD, low oxygen, minimal contaminants for densification.
  • Research grade: Emphasis on documented phase composition and impurity profile for reproducibility.

If UV cutoff, metal traces, or other analytical solvent metrics are needed: Not applicable to this solid; and specific impurity limits are not specified for this item; refer to CoA/Spec Sheet.

Reaction and Applications

Iron boride’s primary value is in materials applications rather than as a molecular reagent. Representative uses and processing routes (literature/general):

• Surface hardening (boriding):
  • FeB/Fe2B layers are produced on steels via pack boriding, paste/electrolytic boriding, or plasma boriding at ~800–1050 °C, imparting high hardness, wear, and corrosion resistance. Iron boride powders can serve as boron donors in some formulations.
• Wear-resistant composites/coatings:
  • Fe–B phases are constituents in self-fluxing alloys and cermet coatings (HVOF, PTA, laser cladding) to enhance abrasion and erosion resistance while retaining metallic toughness.
• Powder metallurgy and sintering:
  • As an alloying addition in Fe-based PM parts to form in-situ borides, improving hardness and dimensional stability.
• Catalysis (select reports):
  • Transition-metal borides can show catalytic activity (e.g., hydrogen evolution, hydrodesulfurization). Iron boride has been explored as a non-precious catalyst/support; performance depends strongly on surface area and phase.
• Magnetic/functional properties:
  • Certain Fe–B compositions contribute to soft-magnetic behaviors in Fe–B–X alloys; crystalline FeB/Fe2B themselves are hard, conductive intermetallics.

Practical tips:

• Control atmosphere during high-temperature processing (Ar, N2, or vacuum) to limit oxidation.
• Characterize phases post-process (XRD, SEM/EDS, microhardness) to correlate process with performance.

Item-specific application validation is not specified for this item; refer to CoA/Spec Sheet.

Reaction Conditions

Iron boride is utilized under high-temperature, solid-state processing rather than classical solution-phase reaction conditions. General, literature-based processing windows:

• Pack/paste boriding of steels:
  • Temperature: ~800–1050 °C
  • Atmosphere: Inert (Ar/N2) or controlled furnace air depending on formulation; moisture exclusion preferred.
  • Time: 1–8 h typical; layer thickness scales with t^0.5 (diffusion-controlled).
  • Post-treatment: Quench/temper or diffusion anneal to adjust residual stresses; characterize with cross-sectional microhardness and XRD.
• Thermal spray/cladding (if Fe–B powder is a feedstock component):
  • Processes: HVOF, plasma spray, laser cladding, PTA welding.
  • Key parameters: Particle size for flowability, carrier gas, substrate preheat, and energy input to minimize oxidation and control dilution.
• Sintering/PM composites:
  • Temperature: Typically 900–1250 °C depending on matrix alloy; vacuum or inert atmosphere to limit oxidation.
  • Binders/solvents: NMP with PVDF, ethanol with PVB, or aqueous systems with PAA dispersant for green body formation.

Analytical controls:

• Phase identification: XRD (Rietveld) to quantify FeB vs Fe2B and detect oxides.
• Microstructure: SEM/EDS to assess distribution and porosity.
• Properties: Microhardness (Vickers), wear testing (pin-on-disk), and corrosion probes as needed.

Item-specific recommended parameters are not specified for this item; refer to CoA/Spec Sheet.

Safety and Handling

GHS classification, signal word, H-statements, and pictograms are not specified for this item; consult the Aladdin Scientific SDS for authoritative safety information.

General laboratory safety guidance for iron–boron intermetallic powders (literature/industry practice):

• Hazards: Nuisance dust; mechanical irritation to eyes/respiratory tract. Fine powders of metal-containing materials can present combustible dust hazards; avoid dust clouds and ignition sources.
• Reactivity: Stable under ambient conditions. Avoid strong oxidizers and strong acids; prolonged contact with hot concentrated acids can lead to dissolution and hydrogen evolution.
• Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizing agents, halogenating reagents, and oxidizing acid mixtures (e.g., HNO3/H2SO4). Avoid moisture ingress if product is supplied as fine powder to prevent agglomeration.
• PPE: Safety glasses with side shields, lab coat, and appropriate gloves. Use a particulate respirator if dust generation is likely and local exhaust ventilation is insufficient.
• Handling: Minimize dust. Use in a fume hood or under local exhaust. Ground/bond equipment to mitigate static when transferring dry powders.
• First aid (overview; defer to SDS):
  • Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
  • Eye contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Seek medical advice if irritation continues.
  • Skin contact: Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing.
  • Ingestion: Rinse mouth; seek medical attention.
• Fire-fighting: Use Class D agent for metal fires if large quantities of fine powder are involved. Otherwise, use suitable media for surrounding materials. Firefighters should wear SCBA.

Storage conditions: Room temperature (per Product Data). Keep container tightly closed in a dry, well-ventilated area.

Solvent Selection

As a refractory, non-molecular solid, iron boride is not used as a solvent. However, dispersion media choice is important for processing (slurries, inks, tape casting, or composite fabrication):

• Polarity and dispersibility (general):
  • Aqueous media: Possible with suitable surfactants/dispersants and pH control to mitigate aggregation and sedimentation.
  • Polar aprotic media: NMP, DMF, or DMSO can wet high-surface-area powders; often used with polymer binders for electrode/coating slurries (literature/general practice).
  • Alcohols: Ethanol or isopropanol commonly used for wet-milling and spray coating due to volatility and safety profile.
  • Nonpolar solvents: Limited wetting without surfactants; less common for metallic boride powders.

Comparison (general, literature):

• Water: Green, low cost; requires dispersants; risk of oxidation during prolonged processing may be higher than in organics.
• Ethanol/IPA: Good balance of volatility and safety; easy drying; flammable.
• NMP/DMF: Strong wetting/solvation of binders; higher boiling points; occupational exposure considerations.

Selection tips:

• Match solvent to binder system (e.g., PVDF with NMP; PVB with alcohols).
• Use ultrasonication or ball milling to break agglomerates; add dispersants (e.g., PAA, PVP) to stabilize suspensions.

Item-specific solvent/dispersion recommendations are not specified for this item; refer to application notes or CoA/Spec Sheet.

Storage and Reconstitution

Storage conditions (per Product Data):

• Store at room temperature.

General handling and preservation (materials/powder best practices):

• Keep container tightly closed in a dry, well-ventilated place. Protect from moisture to minimize agglomeration and from contamination that could affect sintering or coating behavior.
• If long-term storage is anticipated, consider desiccated storage and purge with inert gas after opening to limit atmospheric oxidation of high-surface-area powders.
• Avoid repeated transfers that generate dust; use antistatic measures and grounded equipment when dispensing.

Reconstitution/dispersion (if preparing slurries; general guidance):

• Select a compatible medium (e.g., ethanol, isopropanol, water with dispersant, or NMP with suitable binder). Add powder gradually under stirring to avoid clumping. Apply ultrasonication or ball milling to break agglomerates.
• Filter large particulates if needed for spray nozzles; degas to remove entrained air before casting/coating.

Shipping: Not specified for this item; refer to CoA/Spec Sheet.

Any item-specific instructions on shelf life, particle size stability, or additives are not specified for this item; refer to CoA/Spec Sheet.

Structure and Identity

Iron boride in materials science commonly denotes iron–boron intermetallic compounds, principally the crystalline phases FeB (monoboride) and Fe2B (diboride). These are extended, non-molecular solids with metal–metalloid bonding in a rigid lattice.

• SKU: I485391
• Product name: Iron boride
• CAS: Not specified for this item; refer to CoA/Spec Sheet.
• Molecular formula: Not specified for this item; refer to CoA/Spec Sheet. (Note: literature phases are FeB and Fe2B.)
• Molecular weight: Not specified for this item; refer to CoA/Spec Sheet. (Literature formula weights: FeB ≈ 66.66 g/mol; Fe2B ≈ 122.50 g/mol.)
• InChIKey: Not applicable to extended intermetallic solids; not specified for this item.
• SMILES: Not applicable (non-molecular solid); not specified for this item.

Structural features (general, literature):

• FeB typically adopts an orthorhombic structure with chains/sheets of B atoms and Fe in distorted polyhedral coordination (mixed metallic/covalent bonding).
• Fe2B crystallizes in a body-centered tetragonal structure (Al2Cu-type), with B occupying interstitial positions in an Fe framework.
• No discrete functional groups; properties derive from crystal lattice, electron density, and stoichiometry.

2D description (verbal):

• Imagine a periodic iron lattice with boron atoms occupying ordered interstitial sites (Fe2B) or forming zig-zag boron chains interleaved with iron layers (FeB), producing hard, refractory, electrically conductive solids.

Item-specific identity elements such as exact phase composition, particle size, and impurities are not specified for this item; refer to CoA/Spec Sheet.

Synthetic Utility

In classical organic synthesis, iron boride is not a common reagent. Its synthetic utility lies in materials synthesis and metallurgical transformations (literature/general):

• Diffusion source for boriding: Iron boride-containing mixtures can act as boron donors to form FeB/Fe2B layers on iron-based substrates during pack or paste boriding.
• Precursor/constituent in cermets and hardfacing alloys: Incorporation into Fe- or Ni-based matrices followed by thermal spray or cladding yields in-situ boride strengthening.
• Solid-state reactions: Iron boride can participate in interdiffusion reactions with Fe or other metals to tune phase assemblages in Fe–B–X systems.
• Catalysis (exploratory): Metal borides, including Fe–B, have been explored as earth-abundant catalysts (e.g., HER in alkaline media, dehydrogenation), though performance often trails Ni/Co borides and depends on nanostructuring and surface chemistry.

From a retrosynthetic standpoint, iron boride is not a building block for molecule construction; instead, it is a functional phase used to engineer surface and bulk properties (hardness, wear, conductivity). For applications demanding nanoparticulate iron boride, common approaches involve chemical reduction/boronization (e.g., NaBH4 reduction of Fe salts) followed by thermal treatment, rather than using bulk FeB/Fe2B as a starting reagent.

Item-specific reactivity data are not specified for this item; refer to CoA/Spec Sheet.

Target Specificity

Not applicable. This product is not a biological reagent (e.g., antibody, enzyme, or inhibitor) and has no defined biochemical target, antigen, epitope, species reactivity, clone, or isotype. Item-specific bio-target information is not specified for this item; refer to CoA/Spec Sheet.