Fe4B4W4 is an iron-boron-tungsten intermetallic compound that belongs to the class of hard, refractory materials combining ferromagnetic iron with boron and tungsten strengthening elements. This material is primarily of research and development interest for high-temperature and wear-resistant applications, where the combined contributions of tungsten (hardness, density) and boron (solid-solution strengthening) to an iron matrix create potential for demanding industrial environments; however, it remains largely experimental with limited commercial deployment compared to established tool steels, tungsten carbides, or nickel-based superalloys.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00540 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5260 | eV/atom | — |