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Titanium Teen
Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 4:30 pm    Post subject: Boron Carbide Reply with quote

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I am trying to make Boron Carbide with Boric Acid, Charcoal, and a propane torch. Any suggestions?
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Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 10:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Why don't you try first heating boric acid to give boric anhydride B2O3 and then heating it with charcoal.
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Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 4:16 pm    Post subject: How would that turn to boron carbide? Reply with quote

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How would that turn to boron carbide? Question
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Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 10:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Why, whats the problem?
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