Aluminum Boride Formula

Aluminum boride, also known as AlB2, is a chemical compound composed of aluminum and boron. Its formula indicates that each molecule of aluminum boride contains one atom of aluminum and two atoms of boron.

The structure of aluminum boride can be described as a layered arrangement of boron atoms in a hexagonal lattice with aluminum atoms occupying the octahedral sites between the boron layers. The strong covalent bonding between the boron atoms in the lattice makes aluminum boride highly refractory and resistant to high temperatures and chemical corrosion.

Aluminum boride is commonly produced by the reaction of aluminum and boron powders at high temperatures in an inert atmosphere. It has a dark gray color and is a good electrical conductor due to the partially metallic nature of the bonding between the aluminum and boron atoms.

Aluminum boride has applications in materials science and engineering, such as in the production of cutting tools, wear-resistant coatings, and electronic devices.