BRh2 — Properties & Data | MatWorld

BRh2

Name: BRh2
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ceramic

· BRh2

BRh2 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining boron and rhodium, representing a hard ceramic material in the metal boride family. While primarily investigated in materials research rather than established commercial production, boron-based intermetallics are studied for applications requiring exceptional hardness and thermal stability in extreme environments. This composition is notable for its potential in high-performance structural applications where conventional ceramics or metals reach their limits, though it remains largely in the exploratory research phase.

High-temperature structural applicationsWear-resistant coatingsAerospace/defense researchExtreme environment toolingMaterials research and developmentHardening phases in composite systems

Compliance & Regulations

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)	225.6	GPa	DFT · OptB88vdW
Poisson's Ratio(ν)	0.3800	-	DFT · OptB88vdW
Shear Modulus(G)	62.91	GPa	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	10.23	kg/m³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Method

Property	Unit	Conditions
Band Gap(Eg)3 entries	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
↳	eV	DFT · TBmBJ
↳	eV	Measured
Magnetic Moment(μB)	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.06000	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.1887	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Reference data from cited sources. Not verified or certified by MatWorld Inc. Verify against the source before use in design. Terms: engineering data

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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