Boron nitride

Boron nitride · Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC)

Chemical and metallurgical processes, compounds, and materials.

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CPC codeC23C16/342
Official title{Boron nitride}
Display labelBoron nitride
Total patents261

Filing trend

Year-over-year patent counts classified under this CPC code.

Filing activity over the last five years is stable.

Patents filed per year
YearPatents
201510
201615
201722
201818
201921
202019
202127
202233
202336
202427
202525
20268

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Frequently asked questions

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What is CPC C23C16/342?
CPC C23C16/342 is the Cooperative Patent Classification code for “Boron nitride.”
How many patents are filed under CPC C23C16/342 (Boron nitride)?
Our database includes 261 publications tagged with this CPC code.
Is patent activity under CPC C23C16/342 growing?
Publication counts under this code: 27 in 2024 vs 25 in 2025 (latest complete years).