K2 B2 H8

ceramic

· K2 B2 H8

K₂B₂H₈ is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the borohydride family, composed of potassium, boron, and hydrogen elements. This material exists primarily in research and development contexts as a solid-state hydrogen storage candidate and structural ceramic precursor, rather than in established industrial production. The borohydride ceramic family is investigated for lightweight structural applications and energy storage systems where hydrogen density and thermal stability are performance drivers, though practical engineering applications remain limited compared to conventional ceramics.

hydrogen storage researchsolid-state electrolyteslightweight structural ceramicsadvanced battery materialsmaterials chemistry researchexperimental aerospace applications

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	2,568.8	ksi	—
Shear Modulus(G)	1,686.4	ksi	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	6.080	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.4480	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.

K2 B2 H8

Mechanical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental