Ceramics & glasses · Non-oxide ceramics

Titanium diboride ceramic

Titanium diboride ceramic is a representative technical reference for ceramic or glass selection, thermal management, wear, insulation and structural screening.

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Titanium diboride
Record
Standard
Conditions
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Sources
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Overview

Material class
Ceramics & glasses
Category
Non-oxide ceramics
Family
Titanium diboride
Product forms
Plate/substrate, Rod/tube, Custom sintered component

Composition

ConstituentMinMaxTypicalNote
Formula / identityTiB2Purity, additives, porosity and processing route control final properties

02

Properties and conditions

Engineering properties

PropertyValueUnitCondition
Density4.45–4.55g/cm³Representative generic grade; verify supplier, condition and test method
Elastic modulus500–570GPaRepresentative generic grade; verify supplier, condition and test method
Flexural strength300–600MPaRepresentative generic grade; verify supplier, condition and test method
Thermal conductivity60–120W/m·KRepresentative generic grade; verify supplier, condition and test method
Coefficient of thermal expansionGrade dependent10⁻⁶/KRepresentative generic grade; verify supplier, condition and test method
Maximum service temperatureGrade and atmosphere dependent°CRepresentative generic grade; verify supplier, condition and test method

Conditions

stored condition

Dense technical grade reference

Condition carried forward from the Phase 1 record.

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Processing and use

Processing

  • Porosity, grain size, purity, secondary phases and surface finish strongly influence properties.
  • Ceramics require flaw-sensitive design and appropriate joining and inspection methods.

Applications

  • Wear and seal components
  • Electrical or thermal-management parts
  • High-temperature fixtures and windows

Selection considerations

  • Flexural strength is statistical and geometry dependent.
  • Thermal shock depends on conductivity, expansion, strength and component geometry together.

04

Standards and related materials

Standards and designations

No standard designation is listed.

05

Sources and context

Sources

Confirm the applicable specification, product form and condition before using values for design or procurement.

Supply and sustainability

Available in standard compositions and custom processed grades; geometry and finishing can dominate cost and lead time.

Long service life and high-temperature efficiency can offset energy-intensive powder processing and firing.

Strategic context

Supports high-temperature, wear, electrical-insulation and thermal-management systems.