Boron Nitride Powder Market to Garner Brimming Revenues by 2025
Boron nitride is a refractory compound of nitrogen and boron. It occurs in numerous crystalline forms. The electronic structure or number of electrons of these forms is similar to that of carbon lattice. Boron nitride is non-toxic and a bad conductor of heat and electricity. It is an excellent substitute for lubricants (such as organic waxes and oils, molybdenum disulfide, and graphite) in metal processing. In a number of cases, boron nitride significantly improves the effectiveness of these applications. The hexagonal form of boron nitride, which is similar to graphite, is the most stable and soft among boron nitride polymorphs. It is used as an additive in cosmetic products. It is also used as a lubricant. The cubic form of boron nitride, similar to diamond, is called c-boron nitride. It is softer than diamond; however, its thermal and chemical stability is far superior to that of diamond. Wurtzite boron nitride is rare and similar to lonsdaleite (hexagonal diamond). It is even har...