LuB12 — Properties & Data | MatWorld

LuB12

ceramic

· JVASP-143519· LuB12

LuB12 is a rare-earth hexaboride ceramic compound combining lutetium with boron in a dodecaboride structure. This material belongs to the hexaboride family, which are known for extreme hardness and thermal stability, and is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest rather than mainstream commercial production. Applications include high-temperature refractory components, wear-resistant coatings, and potential use in advanced cutting tools or neutron absorbers in nuclear environments, where its combination of hardness and thermal properties offers advantages over more conventional ceramics.

high-temperature refractorieswear-resistant coatingscutting tool insertsnuclear shielding applicationsadvanced ceramic researchthermal barrier systems

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.1766	lb/in³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.000	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.2727	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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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.

LuB12

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental