HoB11 is a rare-earth metal boride ceramic compound combining holmium with boron, belonging to the hexaboride family of materials. These ceramics are of significant research interest for high-temperature applications and advanced functional materials, particularly where thermal stability and hardness are critical. Hexaborides like HoB11 are being investigated for thermionic emission devices, refractory applications, and potential use in extreme environment components, though commercial adoption remains limited compared to more established ceramic systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1726 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2562 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.04040 | eV/atom | — |