Fe1B2 is an iron boride compound belonging to the family of transition metal borides, which are intermetallic ceramics known for high hardness and thermal stability. While specific industrial applications for this particular stoichiometry are limited, iron borides are investigated for wear-resistant coatings, cutting tool materials, and high-temperature structural applications where hardness and chemical resistance are critical. This composition represents an area of active materials research, with potential relevance to advanced manufacturing and aerospace sectors where boride ceramics are being developed as alternatives to traditional carbide-based tools and coatings.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 278.5 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 105.6 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00550 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.03200 | eV/atom | — |