FeB2

metal
· JVASP-60808· FeB2

FeB2 is an iron diboride ceramic compound that belongs to the family of transition metal borides, characterized by a hexagonal crystal structure. It is primarily of research and industrial interest for applications requiring extreme hardness and thermal stability, particularly in cutting tools, wear-resistant coatings, and high-temperature structural components. While less commonly deployed than conventional cemented carbides, iron boride offers potential advantages in abrasive machining environments and as a reinforcement phase in composite materials where cost-effectiveness and chemical inertness are valued over maximum hardness.

cutting tool insertswear-resistant coatingshigh-temperature ceramicscomposite reinforcementabrasive machiningrefractory applications

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Bulk Modulus(K)
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
-
Shear Modulus(G)
ksi
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Density(ρ)
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.