Ce4 Re4 B16
ceramic· Ce4 Re4 B16
Ce₄Re₄B₁₆ is a rare-earth transition metal boride ceramic compound combining cerium and rhenium with boron, representing an experimental composition in the family of high-performance boride ceramics. This material is primarily of research interest for applications requiring extreme hardness, thermal stability, and chemical resistance in harsh environments where conventional ceramics reach their limits. Notable potential lies in aerospace, nuclear, and wear-resistance applications where the combination of rare-earth and refractory metal constituents may offer oxidation resistance and thermal shock performance superior to traditional boride alternatives.
refractory applicationsaerospace thermal protectionwear and abrasion resistancehigh-temperature structural ceramicsresearch and developmentnuclear fuel cladding
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
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