Boron Isotopes

Boron has two stable isotopes ¹⁰B and ¹¹B, with natural abundances of approximately 19.78% and 80.22% respectively. ¹⁰B features an extremely high thermal neutron capture cross-section, making it an outstanding neutron-absorbing material for nuclear power applications such as reactor power regulation and emergency shutdown systems. In contrast, ¹¹B barely absorbs neutrons and serves as a core material for semiconductor ion implantation.

BoronHub Offers a full portfolio of high-abundance boron isotopes with customizable enrichment levels to meet client specifications. Isotopic ¹⁰B exists as cubic β-type crystals with high purity and enrichment, and readily forms alloys with metals. Enriched boric acid-10 boasts a purity above 99.95 wt%, widely used as a soluble chemical shim in pressurized water reactors (PWRs). Enriched boron trifluoride-11 has a purity exceeding 99.999%, functioning as a critical p-type ion implantation dopant for the manufacturing of semiconductor chips and display panels.

All products are packaged in PTFE bottles filled with inert shielding gas. Customization of purity, isotope abundance and packaging specifications is available, supporting cutting-edge sectors including nuclear power, semiconductors, biomedicine and aerospace.