Cr2 B8
semiconductor· Cr2 B8
Cr2B8 is a chromium boride ceramic compound belonging to the transition metal boride family, characterized by a complex crystal structure combining chromium and boron elements. This material is primarily of research interest for high-temperature structural applications and wear-resistant coatings, where its inherent hardness and thermal stability offer potential advantages over conventional ceramics and steel alloys. Cr2B8 remains largely experimental but represents the broader boride family's promise for extreme environments, though practical engineering adoption is limited compared to more established materials like tungsten carbide or chromium carbide.
high-temperature coatingswear-resistant surfacesceramic research compoundshard refractory materialsaerospace thermal barriers
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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