Er2 B4 C4
semiconductor· Er2 B4 C4
Er₂B₄C₄ is a ternary ceramic compound combining erbium, boron, and carbon, belonging to the family of rare-earth boron carbides. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for ultra-high-temperature structural applications where its thermal stability, hardness, and potential for oxidation resistance at extreme temperatures are of interest. Industrial adoption remains limited; the material is mainly explored in aerospace and defense contexts for thermal protection systems and advanced refractory components, though competing materials like silicon carbide and hafnium carbide currently dominate commercial high-temperature markets.
aerospace thermal protectionultra-high-temperature ceramicsrefractory liningshypersonic vehicle componentsresearch and development
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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