Tetride powder particles

Next-Generation Superhard MaterialsTetride®

Novel metal boride formulations with hardness approaching diamond. Patented. Scalable. Ready for industrial deployment.

Where Tetride® Excels

Cutting Tools & Lathe Inserts

Cutting Tools & Lathe Inserts

Tetride® composite inserts may dramatically extend tool life in precision machining, hard turning, and oil & gas applications.

Abrasive & Polishing Media

Abrasive & Polishing Media

Superhard Tetride® particles enable precision polishing and grinding of ceramics, composites, and hardened metals where conventional abrasives fall short.

Wear-Resistant Surfaces

Wear-Resistant Surfaces

High-wear surfaces for industrial components — extending the service life of bearings, dies, and wear surfaces in demanding environments.

Radiation Shielding

Radiation Shielding

Refractory formulations containing natural abundance (or enriched ¹⁰B) providing phenomenal neutron attenuation as a contender for next-generation shielding applications.

Ultra-High Temperature Composites

Ultra-High Temperature Composites

Densification of ultra-high temperature materials has been difficult due to the inherent stability of the composition. Tetride® as an additive may lower the necessary processing temperature.

3D Printing & Cladding

3D Printing & Cladding

Proprietary binder formulations allow for 3D metal printing (SLS) and laser cladding of the material to produce complex geometries and wear-resistant surfaces.

Tetride® vs. Industry’s Best

Tetride® vs. industry hardness comparison

Tetride® Composites and Formulations compared against conventional cutting tool materials and superhard synthetics.

Key Properties

Tetride® Material Data

Form FactorPowders and Blanks (Billet Composites)
HardnessParticles: > 44 GPa | Composites: > 17 GPa
Melting Point> 2200 °C — Refractory Material
Oxidation Resistance450 °C in air, formulation dependent
MachinabilityElectrical Discharge Machining and Surface Grinding
ScalabilityTonnage production capable

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