Fe4 B4

semiconductor

· Fe4 B4

Fe4B4 is an iron boride compound belonging to the family of transition metal borides, which are intermetallic ceramics known for their exceptional hardness and high melting points. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in widespread industrial production, with potential applications in hard coating materials, wear-resistant components, and high-temperature structural applications where the iron-boron system offers advantages in cost and thermal stability compared to other refractory borides. Iron borides are investigated as candidates for cutting tools, abrasive applications, and protective surface coatings in extreme environments.

wear-resistant coatingscutting tool materialsrefractory compoundshard surface applicationsresearch ceramicshigh-temperature materials

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	286.9	GPa	—
Shear Modulus(G)	142.6	GPa	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000400	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.3510	eV/atom	—

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Fe4 B4

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