CdB2

ceramic

· JVASP-93756· CdB2

CdB2 is a cadmium diboride ceramic compound belonging to the metal boride family, characterized by a hexagonal crystal structure and high hardness. This material has seen limited commercial adoption due to cadmium's toxicity and environmental concerns, but remains of research interest in materials science for understanding boride phase diagrams and exploring ultra-hard ceramic systems. Industrial applications, where pursued, have focused on specialized cutting tools and wear-resistant coatings in non-consumer sectors, though alternatives like tungsten carbide and cubic boron nitride are strongly preferred in modern manufacturing.

cutting tool inserts (experimental)wear-resistant coatings (research)high-temperature ceramics (academic study)boride phase researchmaterials characterization studies

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	6,594.9	ksi	—
Shear Modulus(G)	-934	ksi	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.1272	lb/in³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	2.456	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	2.453	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

CdB2

Mechanical Properties

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental