... ’s unique properties include: high hardness, chemical inertness, and a high neutron absorbing , cross section. APPLICATIONS Boron ... a variety of industrial applications including:Abrasives for lapping and ultrasonic cutting ,Anti-oxidant in carbon-bonded refractory ... parts such as blasting nozzles, wire-drawing dies, powdered metal and ceramic forming dies, thread guides. SPEC BRANDSB (%)C (%)Fe2O3 ...