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Lu2 B4 C4

ceramic

· Lu2 B4 C4

Lu₂B₄C₄ is a rare-earth boron carbide ceramic compound combining lutetium with boron and carbon phases, belonging to the family of advanced refractory ceramics. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established production use, explored for ultra-high-temperature applications and neutron-absorbing systems where its rare-earth content and ceramic stability could provide benefits in extreme environments or nuclear contexts. Compared to conventional carbides and borides, lutetium-based compounds offer potential advantages in thermal stability and specialized radiation behavior, though current development limits widespread industrial adoption.

research and developmenthigh-temperature refractory applicationsnuclear material studiesadvanced ceramic compositesspecialized aerospace environments

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.4990	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Lu2 B4 C4

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