B4 O12 Ca6

ceramic

· B4 O12 Ca6

B₄O₁₂Ca₆ is a calcium borate ceramic compound belonging to the borate ceramic family, which combines boron oxide with alkaline earth elements to create materials with unique thermal and structural properties. This compound is primarily investigated in research contexts for refractory applications, optical materials, and advanced ceramic composites where boron's role as a glass former and calcium's stabilizing effect create ceramics with tailored melting behavior and thermal stability. Calcium borates are valued in high-temperature engineering because boron oxides lower sintering temperatures and can improve chemical durability compared to silicate-based alternatives, making them candidates for environments requiring both thermal resistance and controlled reactivity.

refractory ceramicshigh-temperature coatingsglass and ceramic additivesresearch compoundsthermal barrier materials

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	5.270	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-3.150	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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B4 O12 Ca6

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental