Boron Nitride
Boron nitride is a chemical compound composed of boron and nitrogen atoms. It exists in various forms, including hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) and cubic boron nitride (c-BN). Boron nitride exhibits exceptional thermal and chemical stability, making it useful in various industrial applications.
The following table provides a comprehensive list of boron nitride properties in both SI and US customary/Imperial units at normal temperature and pressure (NTP).
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| Physical Properties | Metric |
|---|---|
| Chemical Formula | BN |
| Molar Mass | 24.818 g/mol |
| Density | 2180 kg/m3 |
| Thermal Properties | Metric |
| Melting Point | 2970 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 15.4 W/m·K |
| Specific Heat Capacity (Cp) | 711 J/kg·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (αL) | 7.54×10-6 1/°C |
| Electrical Properties | Metric |
| Relative Permittivity (εr) | 4.1 |
Note: unless stated otherwise, all values are taken at room temperature (approximately 20°C or 68°F) and 1 atm pressure. (1 atm = 101,325 Pa)
Related Pages
References: 1) Cardarelli, François. Materials Handbook: A Concise Desktop Reference. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2018. 2) CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 97th Edition. United Kingdom: CRC Press, 2016-2017.