CaB₄ is a calcium borate ceramic compound belonging to the borate ceramic family, characterized by strong B–O bonding networks that provide structural rigidity and thermal stability. This material appears in specialized applications requiring high hardness and chemical resistance, particularly in abrasive and refractory contexts; it is less commonly encountered than other borates (such as boron carbide or alumina-borate composites) but represents research interest in advanced ceramic systems where borate chemistry offers advantages in thermal shock resistance or specific chemical environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.09592 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4656 | eV/atom | — |