Er₄Cr₄B₁₆ is an erbium-chromium boride intermetallic compound belonging to the rare-earth transition metal boride family. This material is primarily of research and development interest for high-temperature applications where its ceramic-like hardness and potential thermal stability could provide advantages in extreme environments. Industrial adoption remains limited, with potential applications in specialized refractory coatings, wear-resistant surfaces, and high-temperature structural components where conventional alloys approach their thermal limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02240 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6970 | eV/atom | — |