HoB6 is a hexaboride ceramic compound combining holmium with boron in a refractory ceramic structure. This material belongs to the rare-earth hexaboride family, which is primarily investigated for high-temperature applications requiring exceptional thermal stability and hardness. HoB6 sees niche use in thermionic emission devices, refractory coatings, and ultra-high-temperature structural applications, with ongoing research exploring its potential in aerospace propulsion systems and specialized cutting tools where conventional ceramics degrade.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 960.0 | MPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3200 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 400.0 | MPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.601 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 5.970 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.06070 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3989 | eV/atom | — |