Ca₂Ni₂₁B₆ is an intermetallic compound combining calcium, nickel, and boron—a ternary metal system that belongs to the broader class of complex metallic alloys and intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than a mature commercial product; compounds in this family are investigated for potential applications where high hardness, thermal stability, or catalytic properties might be exploited. The specific combination of nickel with boron and calcium creates a dense structure that researchers study for advanced metallurgical applications, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to established nickel-based superalloys or boron-containing ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.603 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01340 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2658 | eV/atom | — |