Boron nitride
Boron nitride is a binary chemical compound, consisting of equal proportions of boron and nitrogen, with composition BN. Structurally, it is isoelectronic to carbon and takes on similar physical forms: a graphite-like one, and a diamond-like one. The latter is the only material nearly as hard as diamond. It is widely used for grinding and as material for tools in industry.
General
Name
Boron nitride
Chemical formula
BN
Appearance
White solid
Physical
Formula weight
24.8 amu
Boiling point
sublimes at 3273 K (3000 °C)
Density
2.2 ×103 kg/m3
Crystal structure
zinc blende or layered
Solubility
insoluble
Thermochemistry
ΔfH0gas
476.98 kJ/mol
ΔfH0solid
-250.91 kJ/mol
S0gas, 1 bar
212.36 J/mol·K
S0solid
14.77 J/mol·K
Safety
Ingestion
Classified "not hazardous"
Inhalation
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Skin
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SI units were used where possible. Unless otherwise stated, standard conditions were used.