Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide: Market Research Report
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide in Metric Tons by the following Product Segments: Boron Nitride, and Boron Carbide. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2017. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 28 companies including many key and niche players such as Ceradyne, Inc., ESK Ceramics GmbH & Co. KG, Denki Kagaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Electro Abrasives Corporation, H.C. Starck Gmbh & Co., KG, Momentive, Mudanjiang Jingangzuan Boron Carbide Co., Ltd, Saint-Gobain Advanced Ceramics Corp, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd, Showa Denko KK, Sumitomo Electric Hard Metal Corp., and Washington Mills Electro Minerals Company. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based upon search engine sources in the public domain.
Contents
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONSStudy Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
Boron Nitride
Boron Carbide
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide Market: A Review
Trends in a Capsule
CBN and Other Materials on an Uptrend
Growing End-Use Demand Drives Market
Table 1: Comparative Analysis of Filler Properties (BN, Al2O3, AlN, Fused SiO2)
CBN Abrasive-A Perfect Choice for Grinding Wheels
CBN and Diamond Replace Aluminum Oxide Tools
Table 2: Knoop Hardness of Tooling Materials such as Diamond, Cubic Boron Nitride, Vanadium Carbide, Silicon Carbide, Aluminum Oxide, Tungsten Carbide, Hard Steel HRC 65 and Soft Steel HRB 85- (In x 103 ) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Boron Nitride Nanotubes vs. Carbon Nanotubes
Pyrolytic Boron Nitride Replacing Quartz Crystal
Newer Applications of BN Coatings
Comparative Analysis of Types of BN Coatings Based on Various Parameters
A Synoptic Review of Application of Boron Nitride Coatings in Various Industries
(h) BN Powder Widely Applied as an Additive
Global Boron Reserves and Production
Table 3: World Boron Market (2011): Reserves in Thousand Metric Tons for Turkey, US, Russia, Chile, China, Peru, Argentina, and Iran (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 4: World Boron Production (All Forms): Breakdown by Major Producing Country/Region for the Years 2010 and 2011 (In Thousand Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 5: World Boron Nitride Market (2010): Percentage Share of Boron Nitride Powder Consumption Volume by Application Area -TiB2/BN Composites, Paints/Coatings/ Lubricating Agents, Break Rings, Refractory Applications, HIPed Shapes, Cubic Boron Nitride and Electronic Applications (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Boron
Overview
Boron Nitride
Product Description
Features
Production Process
End Use Applications
Cubic Boron Nitride
Product Description
Properties
Applications
Investment Costs
Alternatives and Combinations
The ‘Plasticky’ Generation
Product Segments
Table 6: Materials Recommended for Cutting with Cubic Boron Nitride (CBN)
Hexagonal Boron Nitride
Table 7: Comparative Analysis of Ceramics used in Electronics based on Various Parameters
Hot-Pressed Boron Nitride
Features
Applications
Wurtzite Boron Nitride
Pyrolytic Boron Nitride
Comparative Analysis of Hexagonal BN and Cubic BN
Boron Carbide
Product Description
Properties
Production Process
Features
Applications
Table 8: Service Life of Nozzles Made using Different Materials (In hours)
Ceramics
Other Applications
Boron Based Materials
Features of Boron Based Ceramics
Process of Borodizing
Pricing and Production
3. TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTS
New Process Improves Relative Density & Ballistic Performance of Boron Carbide Armor
CBN Films for Advanced Machining
Mass Selected Ion Beam Deposition
New Technique Increases Yield of Nanotubes
BN Films Over Carbon Fibers
Spherical Boron Nitride – Better Composite Materials
New Boron Nitride Processing Technique
BN Nanotubes Strengthen Coatings
New Process Optimizes CBN Film Synthesis
New Compound to Replace CBN
4. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS
Aremcolox Products Unveils Aremcolox™ 502-1600-94 Boron Nitride Ceramic
Industrial Supply Launches Boron Carbide Sandblasting Nozzles
Shin-Etsu Chemical Launches New Range of Products
Momentive Performance Materials to Introduce New Personal Care Products
Duralor Rolls Out TuffTek®
Sumitomo Electric Hardmetal Corporation to Launch CBN Grade ''BN7500''
Momentive Performance Materials Unveils Velvesil FX Gel
GE Advanced Materials Introduces Unique Boron Nitride (BN) Spray Coating
SDK Develops largest sintered compacts of CBN
5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Kennametal Sintec Keramik and Morgan Technical Ceramics Ink Distribution Agreement
Duralor to Establish R&D and Manufacturing Facility
Saint-Gobain Ceramics Announces NSF Certification for IDEALUBE®
Talon Composites Ships MMC to British Nuclear Fuels
Sumitomo Electric Hardmetal Corporation Sets Up New Sales Company in Mexico
First Nano Supplies ET3000-BN Chemical Vapor Deposition System to Brookhaven National Laboratory
6. CORPORATE ACTIVITY IN RECENT PAST- A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER
Ceradyne Acquires EaglePicher Boron
Sumitomo Acquires Major Stake in Master Tool
Apollo Management Buys Out GE Advanced Materials
Ceradyne Partners with Alcan
Lianyungang Zhaoling Abrasives Establishes New Plant in China
Ceramic Protection Corp. Bags Contract from US Armor Integrator
GE Advanced Materials Receives NSF certification for Boron Nitride Powders
Denki Kagaku Expands Boron Nitride Capacity
7. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
Ceradyne, Inc. (US)
ESK Ceramics GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Denki Kagaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha (Japan)
Electro Abrasives Corporation (US)
H. C. Starck Gmbh & Co. , KG (Germany)
Momentive (US)
Mudanjiang Jingangzuan Boron Carbide Co. , Ltd (China)
Saint-Gobain Advanced Ceramics Corp (US)
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. , Ltd (Japan)
Showa Denko KK (Japan)
Sumitomo Electric Hard Metal Corp. (Japan)
Washington Mills Electro Minerals Company (US)
8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 10: World Historic Review for Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 11: World 15-Year Perspective for Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Boron Nitride by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 13: World Historic Review for Boron Nitride by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 14: World 15-Year Perspective for Boron Nitride by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Boron Carbide by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 16: World Historic Review for Boron Carbide by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 17: World 15-Year Perspective for Boron Carbide by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
III. MARKET
1. THE UNITED STATES
A. Market Analysis
End-Use Scenario
Table 18: US Market for Boron Compounds (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption Volume by Major End-Use Segments- Glass and Ceramics, Bleach, Detergents and Soaps, Agriculture, Enamel and Glazes, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
B. Market Analytics
Table 19: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide by Product Segment –Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 20: US Historic Review for Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide by Product Segment – Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 21: US 15-Year Perspective for Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide by Product Segment– Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2. JAPAN
Market Analytics
Table 22: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide by Product Segment – Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 23: Japanese Historic Review for Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide by Product Segment – Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 24: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
3. EUROPE
Market Analytics
Table 25: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide by Product Segment –Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 26: European Historic Review for Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide by Product Segment – Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 27: European 15-Year Perspective for Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide by Product Segment– Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide Market for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4. REST OF WORLD
Market Analytics
Table 28: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide – by Product Segment for Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2009 through 2017(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 29: Rest of World Historic Review for Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide by Product Segment – Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 30: Rest of World 15-Year Perspective for Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Boron Nitride and Boron Carbide Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 28 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 32)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States
Japan
Europe
Germany
The United Kingdom
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