B4 H12

ceramic

· B4 H12

B4H12 is a boron hydride ceramic compound belonging to the family of boron-based ceramics, likely representing a specific hydride phase or research material in the boron chemistry domain. This material family is studied for potential applications requiring lightweight, high-stiffness ceramics, though B4H12 itself appears to be a research or specialty composition rather than a widely commercialized engineering ceramic. Engineers would consider boron hydride ceramics in contexts demanding high elastic moduli combined with low density, though commercial availability and processing maturity should be verified against competing options like boron carbide or standard structural ceramics.

aerospace structural componentshigh-stiffness lightweight applicationsresearch and development materialsboron compound studiesspecialty ceramic researchadvanced composite reinforcement

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	6.800	GPa	—
Shear Modulus(G)	4.360	GPa	—

Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	5.438	eV	—

Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.03900	eV/atom	—

Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

B4 H12

Mechanical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental