Titanium diboride
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Titanium diboride (TiB2) is an extremely hard ceramic which has excellent heat conductivity, oxidation stability and wear resistance. TiB2 is also a reasonable electrical conductor,[1] so it can be used as a cathode material in aluminium smelting and can be shaped by electrical discharge machining.
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.031.771 |
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TiB2 | |
Molar mass | 69.489 g/mol |
Appearance | non lustrous metallic grey |
Density | 4.52 g/cm3 |
Melting point | 3,230 °C (5,850 °F; 3,500 K) |
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Hexagonal, hP1 | |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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