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Magnesium boride

powder, −100 mesh, ≥99% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Magnesium diboride

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
MgB2
CAS Number:
12007-25-9
Molecular Weight:
45.93
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
329758102
UNSPSC Code:
12352300
EC Number:
234-501-2
MDL number:
MFCD00049752
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Quality Segment

assay

≥99% trace metals basis

form

powder

composition

MgB₂

reaction suitability

core: boron, core: magnesium

particle size

−100 mesh

SMILES string

[Mg]1B=B1

InChI

1S/B2.Mg/c1-2;/q+2;-2

InChI key

DRCUCSCGQLIENV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Magnesium boride (MgB2) powder is a superconductive material which has a critical temperature (Tc) = 39K. It can be used for a variety of applications such as hydrogen storage, high energy fuel and high field superconductors.

Application


  • Combustion characteristics of magnesium borides and their agglomerated particles: This research examines the combustion properties of magnesium borides, comparing them to boron to understand their potential in energetic materials (Y Guo, X Zhou, W Zhang, L Deng, Y Du, S Cheng, 2019).

  • Review on magnesium diboride (MgB2) as excellent superconductor: Discusses the superconducting properties of magnesium diboride and the effects of different production techniques on these properties, critical for applications in superconducting technologies (M Rafieazad, O Balci, S Acar, M Somer, 2017).

  • Novel magnesium borides and their superconductivity: Investigates new forms of magnesium borides under high pressure, exploring their potential superconducting properties, which could lead to new advancements in materials science (MMD Esfahani, Q Zhu, H Dong, AR Oganov, 2017).

Features and Benefits

Superconduction material with unique properties.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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