Pyrolytic Boron Nitride (PBN) tubes are high-purity, high-strength ceramic tubes made by chemical vapor deposition. They have excellent thermal and electrical insulation properties, low dielectric loss, and high thermal conductivity.
Property | Value |
---|---|
Thermal conductivity | 25-300 W/mK |
Coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) | 2.3-2.7 ppm/K |
Density | 1.9-2.1 g/cm³ |
Hardness | 7-9 Mohs |
Maximum service temperature | 1,800-2,200°C |
Dielectric constant | 2.2-3.6 |
Transparency | Transparent in IR |
Chemical stability | Chemically inert |
Refractive index | 1.7-1.9 |