DyB6 is a rare-earth hexaboride ceramic compound consisting of dysprosium and boron. It belongs to the family of refractory hexaborides, which are characterized by high hardness, thermal stability, and electrical conductivity—properties that make them promising for specialized high-temperature and wear-resistant applications. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than mature industrial production, with potential applications in thermionic emission devices, cutting tools, and extreme-environment components where conventional materials fail.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.522 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 3.300 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 6.170 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.04560 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4160 | eV/atom | — |