B12 C3
semiconductor· B12 C3
B₁₂C₃ is a boron carbide compound belonging to the ceramic semiconductor family, characterized by a boron-rich composition that creates a complex crystal structure with mixed covalent bonding. This material is primarily investigated in advanced materials research for applications requiring extreme hardness, thermal stability, and electronic properties at elevated temperatures, positioning it as an alternative to traditional abrasives and potential wide-bandgap semiconductor applications.
abrasive applicationshigh-temperature semiconductorswear-resistant coatingsneutron shieldingadvanced ceramics researchelectronic device development
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
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