Aluminium boride
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| Aluminium boride | |
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| IUPAC name | Aluminium boride |
| Other names | aluminium diboride |
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| CAS number | [] |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | AlB2 |
| Molar mass | 48.60 g/mol |
| Appearance | Copper-red solid |
| Density | 3.19 g/cm³ |
| Solubility in water | Insoluble in water |
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Aluminium boride (AlB2) is a chemical compound made from the metal aluminium 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.
Aluminium boride is considered a hazardous substance as it reacts with acids and hydrogen gas to produce toxic gases.
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