In₄B₄F₁₆ is an indium boron fluoride ceramic compound, likely an experimental or specialized material within the family of metal borofluoride ceramics. This composition represents a mixed-valence or complex fluoride phase that combines indium, boron, and fluorine—a combination rarely encountered in conventional engineering ceramics, suggesting active research rather than widespread industrial adoption. Materials in this chemical family are typically investigated for applications requiring specific electronic, optical, or thermal properties that differ significantly from standard ceramics like alumina or zirconia.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.642 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.653 | eV/atom | — |