LaBi

ceramic
· JVASP-18323· LaBi

LaBi is a lanthanum-bismuth ceramic compound, representing an intermetallic or mixed-valence ceramic within the rare-earth bismuth family. This material is primarily explored in research contexts for applications requiring high-density ceramics with moderate stiffness, though limited commercial deployment data exists. LaBi and related rare-earth bismuth compounds have been investigated for potential use in neutron absorption, specialized optical coatings, and thermoelectric applications where the combination of rare-earth and bismuth chemistry offers unique electronic or thermal properties.

neutron shielding researchthermoelectric materials developmentoptical coating substrateshigh-density ceramic applicationsrare-earth compound research

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Bulk Modulus(K)
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
-
Shear Modulus(G)
ksi
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Density(ρ)
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
median of 2 measurements
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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