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Agent Name Boron nitride
CAS Number 10043-11-5
Formula B-N
Major Category Metals
Synonyms BN 40SHP; BZN 550; Borazon; Boron mononitride; Denka GP; Denka boron nitride GP; Elbor; Elbor LO 10B1-100; Elbor R; Elbor RM; Elboron; Geksanit R; Hexanit R; Hexanite R; KBN-H10; Kubonit; Kubonit KR; SP 1; SP 1 (Nitride); Sho BN; Sho BN HPS; Super mighty M; UHP-Ex; Wurzin; [ChemIDplus]
Category Metalloids and Compounds
Description Solid; [Merck Index] Insoluble; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses Used to make alloys, semiconductors, nuclear reactors, and lubricants; [Merck Index]
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes mp = 2700 deg C;
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