Used as a wear-resistant coating in cutting tools and industrial machinery due to its high hardness and thermal stability. Commonly applied in aerospace and automotive components where extreme durability is required. Serves as an additive in composite materials to enhance strength and resistance to abrasion. Also utilized in neutron absorption applications within nuclear reactors because of its ability to capture neutrons effectively. In the electronics industry, it is used for thin conductive films and as an additive in ceramic materials to improve mechanical and electrical properties. Shows promise in high-temperature applications such as crucibles and refractory linings due to its excellent melting point and chemical inertness.