Molybdenum Boride Powder (MoB)

• High hardness: Suitable for wear-resistant material development.

• High-temperature performance: Used in refractory and high-temperature coating research.

• Wear resistance: Supports specialized protective coatings and composite materials.

• Corrosion resistance: Potentially useful in demanding chemical and industrial environments, depending on conditions.

• High-purity options: Purity levels may be available from 99% to 99.99% or higher, subject to sourcing.

• Particle-size flexibility: Fine, submicron, and other powder specifications may be available.

Property	Typical Specification
Product Name	Molybdenum Boride Powder
Chemical Name	Molybdenum Monoboride
Chemical Formula	MoB
CAS Number	12006-98-3
Molecular Weight	Approximately 106.75 g/mol
Appearance	Gray to blue-gray powder or pieces
Crystal Structure	Hexagonal, depending on the specified phase
Density	Approximately 8.65–9.20 g/cm³; source- and phase-dependent
Melting Point	Approximately 2,180°C, reported for MoB
Purity	Commonly specified from 99% to 99.99% or higher, subject to availability
Particle Size	Custom particle-size specifications; −325 mesh may be available
Applications	Wear-resistant coatings, high-temperature materials, metal-ceramic composites, materials research, catalytic research
Packaging	Sample and bulk packaging options, subject to quantity and supplier

• Standard Grade: For general industrial research and materials development.

• High-Purity Grade: Purity levels such as 99.9% and 99.99% may be available, depending on the required composition.

• Fine Powder Grade: For coating development, composite processing, and powder metallurgy research.

• Submicron or Nanopowder Grade: Specialized particle-size options may be available upon request.

• Custom-Specification Grade: Material sourced to specified purity, particle-size distribution, chemical composition, and packaging requirements.

1. What is molybdenum boride powder?

Molybdenum boride powder is a compound of molybdenum and boron used in advanced materials, coating development, wear-resistant systems, and technical research. MoB is one specific composition within the molybdenum boride family.

2. What is the chemical formula of molybdenum boride?

The formula for molybdenum monoboride is MoB. Other compounds include molybdenum diboride (MoB₂) and molybdenum-rich borides such as Mo₂B. These materials have different compositions and should not be treated as interchangeable.

3. What is molybdenum boride powder used for?

Applications include high-temperature coatings, wear-resistant materials, metal-ceramic composites, corrosion-resistant material development, and research into catalytic materials.

4. What purity levels are available?

Purity is grade-dependent. Options around 99%, 99.9%, and 99.99% may be available, subject to the specified boride composition and supplier capabilities.

5. Can molybdenum boride powder be supplied in custom particle sizes?

Custom particle-size requirements may be accommodated. Buyers should specify the target particle-size distribution, maximum particle size, and whether a fine, submicron, or nanoscale powder is required.

6. What information should be included in an RFQ for molybdenum boride powder?

Include the required chemical formula and phase, purity, particle-size distribution, quantity, intended application, packaging requirements, and any required Certificate of Analysis (COA) or other quality documentation.