- Pyrolytic Boron Nitride is a high-performance material made through chemical vapor deposition, offering excellent thermal stability, electrical insulation, and resistance to corrosion, making it ideal for use in industries such as semiconductors, aerospace, and electronics
- The pyrolytic boron nitride market is experiencing steady growth as it becomes an essential material in high-performance electronics
- For instance, companies such as Samsung and Nichia use it in metal organic chemical vapor deposition reactors for manufacturing advanced light-emitting diodes
- In the semiconductor industry, high-purity pyrolytic boron nitride is widely used in wafer carriers and susceptors because of its ability to resist high temperatures and chemical exposure such as leading manufacturers such as GlobalFoundries and SK Hynix rely on it in their production processes
- In the energy sector, pyrolytic boron nitride plays a key role in fusion energy research, it is used in plasma-facing components of experimental reactors such as the ITER project, which aims to develop clean and sustainable nuclear fusion technology
- The aerospace industry uses pyrolytic boron nitride in electric propulsion systems, specifically in Hall-effect thrusters, where it provides thermal insulation and durability
- For instance, NASA integrates this material into satellite and space probe designs to ensure long-term performance in extreme environments
- In the medical field, pyrolytic boron nitride is used in devices that demand high purity and thermal resistance
- For instance, companies such as Siemens Healthineers and GE Healthcare apply it in magnetic resonance imaging systems and precision surgical tools to enhance reliability and safety
