⚗️ p-Type Semiconductor

Boron-Doped Diamond

CVD diamond with controlled boron doping — from semi-insulating to metallic conductivity. The widest electrochemical window of any electrode material (3.5V). Used in neural implants, environmental sensors, power transistors, and superconducting quantum devices.

3.5 V
Electrochemical Window
10⁻³–10⁴
Resistivity (Ω·cm)
Custom
Doping Level
SCD / PCD
Crystal Form
Technical Specifications

Complete datasheet.

Electrochemical Window3.5 V (widest of any electrode)
Resistivity Range10⁻³ – 10⁴ Ω·cm
Carrier Typep-type (boron acceptors)
Crystal FormSCD (single crystal) or PCD (polycrystalline)
Boron Concentration Range10¹⁶ – 10²¹ cm⁻³
Surface FinishH-terminated or O-terminated
Background Noise5–10× lower than glassy carbon
BiocompatibilityISO 10993 compliant
Chemical InertnessStable in H₂SO₄, HNO₃, KOH, NaCl
Superconducting Tc~4 K (heavy doping >10²¹ cm⁻³)
Available FormatsPlates, wafers, films on substrates
CharacterizationHall effect, Raman, SIMS, CV

Doping Levels & Applications

All doping levels available to order. Specify [B] concentration or target resistivity when requesting a quote.

Grade[B] ConcentrationResistivityPrimary Applications
Light10¹⁶ – 10¹⁷ cm⁻³10² – 10⁴ Ω·cmQuantum device substrates, UV detectors
Moderate10¹⁷ – 10¹⁹ cm⁻³10⁻¹ – 10² Ω·cmBiosensors, neural interfaces, power transistors
Heavy10¹⁹ – 10²⁰ cm⁻³10⁻³ – 10⁻¹ Ω·cmElectrochemical electrodes, water treatment
Metallic>10²⁰ cm⁻³<10⁻³ Ω·cmSuperconducting devices, ohmic contacts
Use Cases

Where BDD excels.

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Neural Implants & Implantable Sensors
BDD neural electrodes are biocompatible, chemically inert, and produce 5–10× lower background noise than platinum or iridium oxide. Ideal for cortical recording and deep brain stimulation.
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Electrochemical Sensing
The 3.5V electrochemical window enables detection of heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, and environmental contaminants that no other electrode can measure without interference or decomposition.
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Water Treatment & Ozone Generation
BDD anodes generate hydroxyl radicals and ozone at high current densities for advanced oxidation of persistent organic pollutants — without electrode degradation over thousands of hours.
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Quantum & Superconducting Devices
Heavily boron-doped diamond becomes superconducting below ~4 K. Used as a superconducting gate electrode in diamond-based qubit architectures and as a spin-qubit contact material.
What Ships With Your Order

Doping verified.
Electrically confirmed.

Boron doping is characterization-intensive. Every BDD piece ships with the data your device team needs to integrate it with confidence.

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Hall effect measurement — carrier concentration and mobility at room temperature
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4-probe resistivity measurement confirming target doping grade
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Raman spectroscopy with boron-related phonon mode analysis
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SIMS depth profile (on request) for absolute boron concentration
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CV electrochemical window measurement in standard electrolyte
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Certificate of Analysis with all measured properties and crystal form
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Request a quote for boron-doped diamond or order a $1 sample to evaluate in your application.

Ships within 3 weeks · Certificate of Analysis included · No minimum order