Boron Nitride & Boron Carbide

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
• Disclaimers
• Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
• Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
• Product Definitions and Scope of Study
• Boron Nitride
• Boron Carbide

II-A. MARKET ANALYSES, ESTIMATES & PROJECTIONS

1. Market Trends

• Consumption to Witness Consistent Growth
• 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 Aluminium 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

2. Product Overview

• Boron
• Overview
• Table 3: US Market for Boron (2005): Percentage Share of Boron Consumption by End Use Segment - Glass and Ceramics, Soaps and Detergents, Fire Retardants Agriculture and Others (In terms of Volume) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Boron Nitride
• Product Description
• Features
• Production Process
• End Use Applications
• Table 4: World Boron Nitride Market (2005): Percentage Share of Boron Nitride Powder Consumption by Application Area -TiB2/BN Composites, Paints/ Coatings/Lubricating Agents, Break rings, Refractory Applications, HIPed shapes, Cubic Boron Nitride and Electronic Applications (In terms of Volume) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Cubic Boron Nitride
• Product Description
• Properties
• Applications
• Investment Costs
• Alternatives and Combinations
• The ' Plasticky' Generation
• Product Segments
• Table 5: Materials Recommended for Cutting with Cubic Boron Nitride (CBN)
• Hexagonal Boron Nitride
• Table 6: 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 7: 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. Recent Industry Activity

• Ceradyne Acquires EaglePicher Boron
• Sumitomo Acquires Major Stake in Master Tool
• Apollo Management Buys Out GE Advanced Materials
• Ceradyne, Inc. Partners with Alcan Inc.
• Lianyungang Zhaoling Abrasives Establishes New Plant in China
• GE Advanced Materials Introduces Unique Boron Nitride (BN) Spray Coating
• SDK Develops largest sintered compacts of CBN
• 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
• Ceradyne Completes Acquisition of ESK Ceramics
• Talon Inks a Deal with BNFL
• GE Advanced Materials - Quartz Ohio Facility Receives Quality Certification

4. 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

5. Focus on Select Companies

• 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 Performance Materials Inc. (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)

6. Global Market Perspective

• Table 8: 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 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 9: World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 10: World 10-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, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 11: 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 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 12: World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 13: World 10-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, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 14: 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 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 15: World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 16: World 10-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, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

II-B. FOCUS ON SELECT REGIONS WORLDWIDE

1. The United States

• Market Analysis
• Table 17: 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 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 18: US Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 19: US 10-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, 2008 & 2012

2. Japan

• Market Analysis
• Table 20: 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 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 21: Japanese Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 22: Japanese 10-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, 2008 & 2012

3. Europe

• Market Analysis
• Table 23: 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 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 24: European Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 25: European 10-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, 2008 & 2012

4. Rest of World

• Market Analysis
• Table 26: 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 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 27: Rest of World Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 28: Rest of World 10-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 2003,2008 & 2012

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