Introduction:
Formula CaB₆
CAS 12007-99-7
Hardness 9
Specific gravity 2.33
Melting point 2,200°C
Gray black powder or bulk. It is stable at high temperatures in air and not soluble in HCl, Hydrofluoric acid and dilute H₂SO₄. It can not react with water, but can be etched by strong oxidant such as Cl, F, HNO₃ and H₂O₂. The reaction with alkali is slow.

Typical applications:
As deoxidizer in high conductivity copper
As oxidation resistance in MgO-C refractory
As neutron protected material in nuclear industry
As advanced semiconductor material
As raw material to produce high purity borides, cubic boron nitride and boron alloy

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