Titanium Boride Powder (TiB2)
Titanium diboride (TiB2) powder is an ultra-hard ceramic compound used in armor, cutting tools, and cathodes for aluminum smelting. It is classified in HTS 2850.00.07.00 as a boride of titanium, chemically defined and not a carbide. Known for extreme abrasion resistance and high melting point.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the boride is sintered with metal (cermet)
Sintered metal carbides/cermets fall in Section XV per chapter exclusion (h).
If in chemical preparations or mixtures
Chemical mixtures not purely chemically defined go to 3824 per Section VI notes.
If metallic titanium waste/scrap containing boride residues
Titanium waste and scrap classified by metal base in Chapter 81.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit assay reports confirming >95% TiB2 purity; impurities can trigger reclassification reviews
• Package in inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation; declare as UN3077 environmentally hazardous if applicable
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Titanium Hydride Powder
Titanium hydride (TiH2) is a chemically defined hydride of titanium used in powder metallurgy and as a hydrogen storage material. It falls under HTS 2850.00.07.00 as a hydride of titanium, distinct from carbides in heading 2849. This fine powder reacts with hydrogen under specific conditions to form the hydride compound.
Titanium Nitride Powder (TiN)
Titanium nitride (TiN) is a refractory ceramic material used for coatings, cutting tools, and wear-resistant parts due to its high hardness. Classified under HTS 2850.00.07.00 as a chemically defined nitride of titanium, separate from carbides. The golden-colored powder is applied via PVD or CVD processes.
Sodium Azide Titanium Complex
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Titanium Aluminum Nitride Powder (TiAlN)
TiAlN is a ternary nitride coating material offering superior oxidation resistance for high-speed machining tools. It qualifies under HTS 2850.00.07.00 as a chemically defined nitride of titanium. Provides thermal barrier properties up to 900°C.
Titanium Boride Nanoparticles
Nano-sized TiB2 particles (<100nm) for advanced composites and thermal management applications. Classified as titanium boride under HTS 2850.00.07.00 due to chemical definition. Enhanced sinterability compared to micron powders.
Titanium Silicide Sputtering Target Material
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