B12Zr1 is an intermetallic compound combining boron and zirconium, belonging to the refractory ceramic and intermetallic materials family. This material is primarily of research and development interest for high-temperature applications where exceptional hardness and thermal stability are required. It represents an emerging class of ultra-hard boride materials that could serve as alternatives to conventional ceramics and cermets in extreme-environment engineering.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00370 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2320 | eV/atom | — |