LiAlB14 is an advanced boron-rich ceramic compound combining lithium, aluminum, and boron elements, belonging to the family of ultra-hard boride ceramics. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for extreme hardness and thermal stability applications, particularly as a potential alternative to conventional abrasives and wear-resistant coatings where its boron-rich composition may offer advantages in hardness and chemical inertness. Its semiconductor classification suggests potential applications in high-temperature or radiation-resistant electronic devices, though practical industrial deployment remains limited and development-focused.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.498 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 2.050 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 1.582 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1753 | eV/atom | — |