Calcium boride (CaB₂) is an intermetallic ceramic compound belonging to the boride family of materials, characterized by strong covalent bonding between calcium and boron atoms. This material is primarily of research and development interest for applications requiring high hardness, thermal stability, and chemical resistance in harsh environments. CaB₂ represents a promising candidate in advanced ceramic materials science, with potential applications in wear-resistant coatings, refractory systems, and high-temperature structural components where traditional ceramics may be insufficient.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 125.0 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 101.9 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02120 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2550 | eV/atom | — |