Cr1 B2

semiconductor

· Cr1 B2

CrB₂ (chromium diboride) is a ceramic compound belonging to the transition metal diboride family, characterized by exceptional hardness and high melting point. This material is primarily investigated for applications requiring extreme wear resistance and thermal stability, particularly in cutting tools, abrasive coatings, and high-temperature structural components where conventional ceramics or steel alloys fall short. CrB₂ represents an attractive alternative to traditional tungsten carbide in specialized applications due to its lower density and potential cost advantages, though it remains less commercially established than mature ceramic systems.

cutting tool insertswear-resistant coatingshigh-temperature ceramicsabrasive applicationsresearch/advanced compositesextreme environment protection

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	278.1	GPa	—
Shear Modulus(G)	163.9	GPa	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.00110	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.3050	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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Cr1 B2

Mechanical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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