Create real ceramic parts using any open-architecture FFF/FDM 3D printer—or even a 3D printing pen.
Product Specifications
Available Formats:
Spools: 1.75mm and 2.85mm (0.25kg and 0.5kg)
Pellets: 1kg jars
Filament Density: 1.30g/cc – 1.50g/cc
Ceramic Content: 50.0% – 60.0% Boron Carbide
Special Qualities: Neutron Absorption
Boron Carbide is one of the hardest materials known, but its most notable property in 3D printing is its ability to absorb neutrons. This filament can be used for neutron shielding applications with no sintering required to achieve its absorption properties.
Printing Experience
Print with a 0.6mm hardened steel nozzle.
Prints similar to PLA with minimal to no warping.
Works with virtually any open-architecture 3D printer (no proprietary hardware required).
Ensure the filament feeds straight into the extruder.
Important: Less hygroscopic than PLA. Do not dry this filament—drying will degrade the binder.
Applications
Neutron Absorption and Shielding
Nuclear and Physics Research
Functional prototyping for high-hardness components
One-off and short-run manufacturing
Reducing or eliminating tooling and machining costs
All formats print just like PLA on most open-architecture 3D printers. Large orders may be subject to longer lead times.
