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boron nitride |
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boron nitride n (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a white inert crystalline solid existing both in a graphite-like form and in an extremely hard diamond-like form (borazon). It is used as a refractory, high temperature lubricant and insulator, and heat shield. Formula BN How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In the absence of a satisfactory, ready-made mold coating, older research was consulted to determine that boron nitride might be a suitable material. Boron nitride powder is said to be an excellent polymeric material additive for applications requiring very low thermal resistance. The joint venture produces fused alumina (White Morundum) used as abrasives for wide applications and cubic boron nitride (SBN) for high-speed, high-precision grinding of automotive parts. |
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