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boron carbide |
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boron carbide [′bȯ‚rän ′kär‚bīd] (organic chemistry) Any compound of boron and carbon, especially B4C (used as an abrasive, alloying agent, and neutron absorber). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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DARPA's investments eventually led to inexpensive plates of boron carbide," Tether explained, which helped "to clear the way for the improved interceptor body armor. In addition to silicon carbide, the researchers produced titanium, niobium, iron, and boron carbide rods, reports Charles M. These MMCs consist primarily of aluminum and boron carbide and are supplied to the nuclear waste and nuclear transportation industries for neutron absorption applications. |
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