Boron Nitride

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Property* Value
General
Chemical FormulaBN
Mechanical
Density1.9 - 2.1 gm/cc
Hardness25-205 Knoop
Modulus of Elasticity9.4 x 106 psi
Flexural Strength11.2 kpsi
Compressive Strength45 kpsi
Poisson's Ratio0.05
Electrical
Dielectric Strength950 ac V/mil
Dielectric Constant4.08 (@ 1 MHz)
Volume Resistivity> 1014 ohm-cm
Thermal
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion2.3 - 10 x 10-6/°C
Thermal Conductivity1.9 - 160 W/mK
Specific Heat0.14 cal/g °C
Maximum Working Temperature850-3000 °C
Inert Atm
All properties are at room temperature unless otherwise noted.

Engineering data are representative, and are not intended as absolute nor warrantable. Manufacturer’s Data shown is blended from multiple sources and therefore illustrates the marketplace.


Many of the properties of Boron Nitride vary significantly with the grade of the material.

Wikipedia Reference for Boron Nitride

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