BiB6

ceramic

· JVASP-94966· BiB6

Boron hexaboride (B₆B, or hexaboride boron) is a hard ceramic compound belonging to the boron-rich ceramic family, characterized by strong covalent bonding and high hardness. It is investigated primarily in research and specialized industrial contexts for wear-resistant coatings, abrasive applications, and high-temperature structural components, though it remains less commercially established than competing materials like boron carbide or cubic boron nitride. Engineers consider hexaborides when extreme hardness, thermal stability, or neutron absorption properties are critical—though availability, cost, and processing complexity typically limit adoption compared to more mature ceramic alternatives.

wear-resistant coatingsabrasive materialshigh-temperature ceramicsnuclear shielding applicationsadvanced refractory compositescutting tool development

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	6.039	kg/m³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.3327	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.3327	eV/atom	—

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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.

BiB6

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental