La2Ni5B4 is an intermetallic compound combining lanthanum, nickel, and boron, representing a rare-earth metal system designed for specialized high-performance applications. This material belongs to the family of lanthanum-nickel borides, which are primarily investigated for hydrogen storage, catalytic, and high-temperature structural applications where conventional alloys fall short. The boron addition promotes formation of stable crystal structures and enhances properties relevant to energy storage and advanced catalysis, making it of particular interest in emerging clean-energy and materials research rather than established high-volume industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2622 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5146 | eV/atom | — |