Aluminium boride
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| Aluminum boride | |
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| General | |
| Other names | Aluminum diboride |
| Molecular formula | AlB2 |
| Molar mass | ? g/mol |
| Appearance | copper-red powder |
| CAS number | [12041-50-8] |
| Properties | |
| Density and phase | 3.19 g/cm3, solid |
| Solubility in water | insoluble |
| Melting point | ? |
| Boiling point | ? |
| Hazards | |
| EU classification | not listed |
| NFPA 704 |    |
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Aluminum boride (AlB2) is a chemical compound made from the metal aluminum and the non-metal boron. It is used as a grinding compound to replace diamond or corundum. It is also used as a coating to strengthen aluminum.
Aluminum boride is considered a hazardous substance as it reacts with acids and hydrogen gas to produce toxic gases.
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