Fe12B4 is an iron-boron intermetallic compound belonging to the family of transition metal borides, which are ceramic-like materials formed from iron and boron elements. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, studied for its potential in high-temperature structural applications and magnetic materials where the combination of iron and boron offers interesting electronic and thermal properties. The Fe-B system has attracted attention in materials science for developing hard coatings, wear-resistant surfaces, and specialized magnetic alloys, though Fe12B4 specifically remains in exploratory phases compared to more mature boride formulations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00350 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2080 | eV/atom | — |