ErB₂ is an erbium diboride ceramic compound belonging to the hexaboride family of refractory materials. This material is primarily studied in advanced research contexts for applications requiring extreme hardness, thermal stability, and chemical resistance at high temperatures. ErB₂ and related rare-earth borides are candidates for cutting tool inserts, wear-resistant coatings, and specialized refractory applications where conventional ceramics fall short, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to established alternatives like tungsten carbide or alumina.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3220 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -6.237 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.2829 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.6658 | eV/atom | — |