HoBC

ceramic

· JVASP-62768· HoBC

HoBC is a rare-earth boron carbide ceramic compound combining holmium with boron and carbon phases. This material belongs to the family of advanced ceramics with potential applications in high-temperature and radiation-resistant contexts, though it remains primarily a research-phase compound with limited commercial deployment. The holmium content provides unique nuclear properties and high-temperature stability characteristics that distinguish it from conventional boron carbide or other ceramic alternatives.

nuclear reactor componentsradiation shieldinghigh-temperature structural ceramicsadvanced refractory materialsmaterials research

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.2335	lb/in³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.4353	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.1107	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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.

HoBC

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental