B1C7 is an experimental boron carbide ceramic compound with a non-stoichiometric composition, belonging to the family of hard ceramic materials. While not widely commercialized, boron carbide compounds are investigated for applications requiring extreme hardness and thermal stability, offering potential advantages over conventional abrasives and wear-resistant coatings in demanding environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00180 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1840 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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