LaTmB12
ceramic· JVASP-145743· LaTmB12
LaTmB12 is a rare-earth boride ceramic compound combining lanthanum and thulium with boron in a dodecaboride structure. This material represents an emerging class of ultra-hard refractory ceramics under active research, with potential applications in extreme-temperature and wear-resistant environments where conventional ceramics reach their limits. The rare-earth boride family is valued for combined hardness, thermal stability, and oxidation resistance, though LaTmB12 specifically remains largely in the research phase with development focused on understanding its synthesis, mechanical behavior, and suitability for high-performance applications.
refractory compositeshard coatings (research)high-temperature armor (development)wear-resistant cutting tools (experimental)thermal barrier systems (advanced research)
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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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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