LaCeB12

ceramic
· JVASP-143843· LaCeB12

LaCeB12 is a rare-earth boride ceramic combining lanthanum and cerium with boron, belonging to the dodecaboride family of ultra-hard ceramics. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for extreme-hardness and high-temperature applications where conventional ceramics fail, with potential industrial deployment in abrasive tools, wear-resistant coatings, and aerospace thermal barriers where its hardness and refractory properties offer advantages over alumina or conventional borides.

abrasive grinding mediawear-resistant coatingshigh-temperature structural ceramicsaerospace thermal protectionresearch-phase ultra-hard materialscutting tool inserts

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Density(ρ)
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
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.
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