Lu4 B6 O15 — Properties & Data | MatWorld

Lu4 B6 O15

ceramic

· Lu4 B6 O15

Lu4B6O15 is a rare-earth borate ceramic compound combining lutetium oxide with boron oxide in a specific stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth borates, which are advanced ceramics of primary interest in research and specialized high-temperature applications rather than established mainstream engineering. The compound is notable for its potential in high-temperature structural applications, optical systems, and neutron absorption due to the boron content and lutetium's nuclear properties, though industrial adoption remains limited and most applications remain experimental or niche.

High-temperature structural ceramicsRadiation shielding and nuclear materialsAdvanced optical coatingsResearch and development applicationsNeutron absorbers

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	5.056	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-3.072	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Lu4 B6 O15

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