
Tungsten pentaboride, also called tungsten boride (W2B5), is a black powder with chemical formula of B5W2, molecular weight of 428.79100, exact weight of 430.00300, CAS No. of 12007-98-6, melting point of 210~214°C and boiling point of 110°C (1 Torr). It is somewhat toxic. Preparation Method In a vacuum or argon atmosphere, sintered at the temperature range of 1200~1300°C with 2mol tungsten powder and 5mol boron powder. Applications 1. For fine chemicals. 2. As a pharmaceutical intermediate or materials intermediate. Toxicity…