FeB is an iron-boron intermetallic compound belonging to the family of iron-boron phases, characterized by a defined stoichiometric ratio of iron to boron atoms. This material exhibits high hardness and stiffness, making it relevant in wear-resistant and high-strength applications where brittleness can be managed through composite design or controlled processing. FeB is investigated primarily in research contexts for hard coatings, cutting tools, and armor systems, where its extreme hardness offers potential advantages over conventional tool steels and cemented carbides, though industrial adoption remains limited due to processing challenges and fracture sensitivity.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 294.5 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 287.7 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 140.3 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 101.8 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.888 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 5.334 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -1.463 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.3348 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.3488 | eV/atom | — |