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Hexagonal Boron Nitride – enabled Plasma Chambers for High-performance Hall Effect Thrusters

Boron Nitride Ceramic Components for Hall Effect Thruster Plasma Chambers Hall Effect Thruster (HET) is an electric propulsion device that generates thrust for spacecraft by ionizing propellants like xenon or krypton and accelerating the ions, with the process regulated by crossed electric and magnetic fields.

Hexagonal Boron Nitride - enabled Plasma Chambers for High-performance Hall Effect Thrusters

The plasma chamber (discharge chamber) is its core component, where propellant ionization occurs and which must withstand intense thermal energy and energy impact from plasma. Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) is the ideal material for this component. Boasting excellent high-temperature resistance, bombardment resistance and secondary electron emission properties, it not only ensures the structural integrity of the chamber under extreme conditions, but also improves ionization efficiency, reduces chamber erosion and plasma contamination, serving as a key material for the efficient and stable operation of the thruster.

Properties:
– High Thermal Stability and Resistance
– Electrical Insulation
– Chemical Inertness
– Surface Smoothness and Machinability

Use high-purity raw materials and advanced sintering processes to ensure uniform microstructure and consistent performance of the materials. Each batch of products undergoes rigorous thermal, electrical and plasma compatibility tests to meet the reliability requirements of aerospace grade. We support customers in customizing dimensions and shapes, and provide professional technical support to assist in the design and performance improvement of thrusters.

Boron Nitride Material Properties

Properties Unit UHB HB BC BMS BMA BSC BMZ BAN BSN
Main Composition BN>99.7% BN>99% BN>97.5% BN+SiO₂ BN+A₂O₃ BN+SiC BN+ZrO₂ BN+AIN BN+Si₃N₄
Color White White White _White
Graphite
White
Graphite
Greyish-
Green
White
Graphite
Greyish-
Green
Gray
Black
Density g/cm³ 1.6 2 2.0~2.1 2.2~2.3 2.25~2.35 2.4~2.5 2.8~2.9 2.8~2.9 2.2~2.3
Three-Point
Bending Strength
MPa 18 35 35 65 65 80 90 90 /
Compressive
Strength
MPa 45 85 70 145 145 175 220 220 400~500
Thermal
Conductivity
W/(m·K) 35 40 32 35 35 45 30 85 20~22
Thermal Expansion
Coefficient
(20~1000°C)
10-6/K 1.5 1.8 1.6 2 2 2.8 3.5 2.8 /
Max Using
Temperature
In Atmosphere
In Inactive Gas
In High Vacuum
(Long Time)
900
2100
1800
900
2100
1800
900
2100
1900
900
1750
1750
900
1750
1750
900
1800
1800
900
1800
1800
900
1750
1750
900
1750
1700
Room Temperature
Electric Resistivity
Ωcm >1014 >1014 >1013 >10³ >10³ >10² >10¹² >10³ /
Typical Application Nitrides
Sintering
High
Temperature
Furance
High
Temperature
Furance
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Powder
Metallurgy
Powder
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Casting
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