B4 C4 Ca2
semiconductor· B4 C4 Ca2
B₄C₄Ca₂ is an experimental ceramic compound combining boron carbide with calcium, belonging to the ternary boron-carbon-calcium system. This material remains primarily in research development rather than established commercial use, with potential applications in ultra-hard ceramics and high-temperature structural materials. The compound's notable stiffness characteristics make it a candidate for exploring advanced ceramic composites, though its practical engineering adoption depends on synthesis scalability and cost-effectiveness relative to established alternatives like monolithic boron carbide or advanced silicon carbides.
experimental ceramic researchhigh-temperature structural materialsultra-hard cutting or wear surfacescomposite reinforcement phasesadvanced ceramics 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 | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
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