Boron Carbide Production Cost Reports
Energy, Metals and Minerals
The report provides a detailed analysis essential for establishing a boron carbide manufacturing plant. It encompasses all critical aspects necessary for boron carbide production, including the cost of boron carbide production, boron carbide plant cost, boron carbide production costs, and the overall boron carbide manufacturing plant cost. Additionally, the study covers specific expenditures associated with setting up and operating a boron carbide production plant. These encompass manufacturing processes, raw material requirements, utility requirements, infrastructure needs, machinery and technology requirements, manpower requirements, packaging requirements, transportation requirements, and more.
Boron Carbide is a synthetically produced and extremely hard material that is extensively used in wear-resistant and abrasive products. It is widely used in controlling the rate of fission in nuclear reactors. Moreover, it is also used in lightweight composite materials. Due to its outstanding hardness, it is often utilized as an abrasive in lapping and polishing applications and in some cutting applications, like water jet cutting. Additionally, it is also used for dressing diamond tools. It also finds its application as an anti-oxidant in the manufacture of refractory products, like incinerators, furnaces, kilns, etc.
The market for boron carbide is majorly driven by its exceptional properties of good mechanical strength, outstanding hardness, and low specific gravity that contribute to its market expansion. Thus, it serves as an ideal material to be used in the manufacture of lightweight armor, which significantly increases its demand in the military, defense & aerospace industries. Moreover, its usage in control rods for generating nuclear power further enhances its demand in the energy industry.
Its application as an anti-oxidant during the formulation of refractory products notably increases its demand in the downstream industries, including metallurgical & materials, petrochemical, and power generation industries.
Additionally, its consumption in polishing applications, water jet cutting, and dressing diamond tools largely accelerates its demand in the manufacturing, fabrication, and tooling & machining industries. Furthermore, several factors influence industrial boron carbide procurement, such as the availability and cost of production of boron carbide's feedstock (boric oxide and petroleum coke), boron carbide market prices, distribution (including trading and shipping), logistics, regulatory compliance, supplier relationships, environmental regulations, safety standards, etc.
Raw Material for Boron Carbide Production
According to the Boron Carbide manufacturing plant project report, the major raw materials for Boron Carbide production include Boric Oxide-Petroleum Coke; Boric Acid/Boric Anhydride-Carbon Black.
Manufacturing Process of Boron Carbide
The extensive Boron Carbide production cost report consists of the following industrial manufacturing process:
- Production from Boric Oxide: This method involves producing boron carbide in a heat-resistance furnace using boric oxide and petroleum coke as the raw materials. The process is initiated by passing a large current through the graphite rod located at the centre of the cylindrical furnace, which generates heat at the surface of the electrode. Due to heat, boron oxide reacts with the coke to produce boron carbide as the final product.
- Production via Carbothermal Reduction: This procedure is the primary method of producing boron carbide industrially. It involves a high-temperature reduction reaction in an electric arc furnace that uses boric acid or boric anhydride as a raw material and carbon as a reducing agent. Both the raw materials (boric acid and carbon black) are kept at 1700-1850? for 1 hour, followed by the calcination of boron carbide powder as the product.
Boron Carbide (B4C) is a gray/black crystalline solid boron and carbon compound. The chemical formula for the compound is B4C and has a molecular weight of 55.255 g/mol. It is insoluble in water. Moreover, the compound is bonded covalently with a high melting point of around 2427°C, and its boiling point is 3500°C. Its density is 2.52 g/cm3. The compound has a boron concentration of 85% of that of elemental boron. It is considered the third hardest substance known, after diamond and cubic boron nitride. It has a low specific gravity (2.52 g/cm3) and is non-flammable, except as powder.
Product Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Boron Carbide |
| Scope | Manufacturing Process: Process Flow, Material Flow, Material Balance Raw Material and Product Specifications: Raw Material Consumption, Product and Co-product Generation Land and Site Cost: Offsites/Civil Works, Equipment Cost, Auxiliary Equipment Costs, Contingency, Engineering and Consulting Charges, Working Capital Variable Cost: Raw Material, Utilities, Other Variable Costs Fixed Cost: Labor Requirements and Wages, Overhead Expenses, Maintenance Charges, Other Fixed Costs Financing Costs: Interest on Working Capital, Interest on Loans Other Costs: Depreciation Charges, General Sales and Admin Cost |
| Currency | US$ (Data can also be provided in the local currency) |
| Pricing and Purchase Options | Basic: US$ 2499 Premium: US$ 3499 Enterprise: US$ 4799 |
| Customization Scope | The report can be customized as per the requirement of the customer |
| Post-Sale Analysts Report | 10-12 weeks of post-purchase analyst support after report delivery for any queries from the deliverable |
| Delivery Format | PDF and Excel format through email (editable version in PPT/Word format of the report can be also provided on special request) |
How does our Boron Carbide Production Cost Report Provide Exhaustive Data and Extensive Insights?
At Procurement Resource, we not only focus on optimizing the should cost of production for Boron Carbide but also provide our clients with extensive intel and rigorous information on every aspect of the production process. By utilizing a comprehensive cost model, we help you break down expenses related to raw materials, labor, and technology, offering clear pathways to savings. We also assist in evaluating the capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operating expenses (OPEX), which are often measured as cost per unit of production, such as USD/MT, ensuring that your financial planning is aligned with industry benchmarks.
We offer valuable insights on the top technology providers, in-depth supplier database, and best manufacturers, helping you make informed decisions to improve efficiency. Additionally, we design the most feasible layout for your production needs, ensuring the entire process runs smoothly. By minimizing the cash cost of production, we ensure that you stay competitive while securing long-term profitability in the growing Boron Carbide market. Partnering with Procurement Resource guarantees that every aspect of your production is cost-efficient, advanced, and tailored to your specific requirements.
Key Questions Answered in This Report
- What are the key requirements for setting up a boron carbide manufacturing plant?
- How is boron carbide manufactured?
- What is the process flow involved in producing boron carbide?
- What are the raw material requirements and costs for producing boron carbide?
- What is the total size of land required for setting up a boron carbide manufacturing plant?
- What are the construction requirements for setting up a boron carbide manufacturing plant?
- What are the machinery requirements for producing boron carbide?
- What are the utility requirements and costs for producing boron carbide?
- What are the manpower requirements for producing boron carbide?
- What are the average salaries/wages of manpower working in a boron carbide manufacturing plant?
- What are the packaging requirements and associated costs for boron carbide?
- What are the transportation requirements and associated costs for boron carbide?
- What are the capital costs for setting up a boron carbide manufacturing plant?
- What are the operating costs for setting up a boron carbide manufacturing plant?
- What should be the price of boron carbide?
- What will be the income and expenditures for a boron carbide manufacturing plant?
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