Wurtzite Boron Nitride (w-BN) is a metastable form of BN under ambient conditions. Wurtzite Boron Nitride has a hardness which even exceeds diamond and can usually only be produced via shock compression methods, such as detonation, or static compression at high pressures. The high hardness of w-BN material makes it suitable for use in the following applications: - Production of cutting tools and inserts
- Grinding tools
- Abrasion
- Polishing
Typical properties include:- Extremely high hardness
- High thermal expansion
- High thermal conductivity
- Good thermal and chemical stability
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