CaNi12B6

metal
· JVASP-61049· CaNi12B6

CaNi12B6 is an intermetallic compound belonging to the calcium-nickel-boron system, representing a research-phase material rather than a commercially established alloy. This ternary compound is investigated for its potential in high-temperature structural applications and functional materials, where the intermetallic matrix offers potential advantages in strength and thermal stability compared to conventional nickel-based superalloys. The material remains primarily in experimental development, with interest driven by the lightweight calcium-nickel combination and boron's role in enhancing intermetallic bonding; adoption depends on demonstrating cost-effectiveness and processability improvements over matured alternatives.

high-temperature intermetallicsresearch phase materialsstructural alloy developmentboron-containing compoundsexperimental aerospace applicationsthermal stability studies

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Density(ρ)
kg/m³
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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