Ce₂B₄C₄ is a rare-earth boron carbide ceramic compound combining cerium, boron, and carbon in a mixed ternary system. This is primarily a research and experimental material studied for its potential as a high-performance ceramic in extreme environments, leveraging rare-earth elements' thermal stability and the hardness of boron carbide matrices. The material family shows promise for applications requiring thermal shock resistance and chemical inertness, though it remains largely in the development phase with limited commercial deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | 197.2 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 136.9 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00120 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4840 | eV/atom | — |