I am making nano powder of Ni- 6% boron, for which I am taking boron trioxide. During powder fabrication I am going for hydrogen firing to remove the oxygen. I would like to know what possible compound may be formed during this process?
Energy barrier for boron-hydrogen reaction is very high. B2O3 does not get reduced by hydrogen. For making B in-situ while using Ni and B2O3 you have to use reducing metal like Mg.