Tungsten borides offer exceptional hardness and stability but have been held back by manufacturing challenges and limited understanding. Our advanced processes now unlock their commercial potential with consistent, high-performance materials.

Tungsten borides deliver higher hardness, better wear resistance, and greater thermal and chemical stability than traditional tungsten carbides. These advantages make them an exciting next-generation material for applications demanding longer life and superior performance in extreme environments.

Borides are intermetallic compounds formed between boron and transition metals, characterized by strong covalent B–B and B–M bonding networks. This bonding imparts a unique combination of ultrahigh hardness, high melting temperatures, chemical inertness, and excellent thermal and electrical properties. As a class, borides are gaining popularity because they can outperform conventional carbides and nitrides in wear resistance, thermal stability, and oxidation resistance, making them attractive for advanced structural, protective, and electronic applications.

We partner with trusted suppliers, prioritizing domestic sources. Our commitment to the highest-quality starting materials ensures consistent performance and reliability in every product.

Leeta’s headquarters are located in Goleta, California.

Leeta sells high purity materials in powder form. We sell both standard formulations as well as customized solutions. Leeta also produces select parts and partners with part manufacturers.

Our manufacturing platform combines advanced materials science with a highly flexible process, enabling precise control over chemistry, microstructure, and performance. Our flexible process adapts to a wide range of chemistries, enabling custom materials engineered for peak performance in any application.