Dec 17 2009
Titanium Diboride is an extremely hard ceramic with excellent erosion resistance. It is usually formed by the by carbothermal reduction of TiO2 and B2O3.
Chemical Formula of Titanium Diboride
The chemical formula of Titanium Diboride is provided in the table below:
| Property |
Value* |
| Chemical Formula |
TiB2 |
* All properties are at room temperature unless otherwise noted.
Mechanical Properties of Titanium Diboride
The mechanical properties of Titanium Diboride are mentioned in the table below:
| Property |
Value* |
| Density |
4.44-4.52 gm/cc |
| Hardness |
2700-2800 Knoop |
| Modulus of Elasticity |
62-78 x 106 psi |
| Flexural Strength |
35-78 kpsi |
| Compressive Strength |
192-300 kpsi |
| Poisson's Ratio |
0.11 |
* All properties are at room temperature unless otherwise noted.
Electrical Properties of Titanium Diboride
The electrical properties of Titanium Diboride are mentioned in the table below:
| Property |
Value* |
| Volume Resistivity |
1 x 10-5 ohm-cm |
* All properties are at room temperature unless otherwise noted.
Thermal Properties of Titanium Diboride
The thermal properties of Titanium Diboride are mentioned in the table below:
| Property |
Value* |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
8.1 x 10-6/°C |
| Thermal Conductivity |
25-63 W/mK |
| Specific Heat |
0.23 cal/g°C |
| Maximum Working Temperature |
1040°C |
* All properties are at room temperature unless otherwise noted.
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