MgB₁₁ is a magnesium boride ceramic compound belonging to the family of boron-rich ceramics, which are characterized by strong covalent B–B bonding within boron icosahedral networks. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for high-temperature structural applications and neutron absorption, leveraging the inherent properties of magnesium boride systems. Engineering interest in MgB₁₁ and related magnesium borides stems from their potential in aerospace thermal protection, nuclear shielding, and wear-resistant coatings, where the combination of light weight and hardness offers advantages over conventional ceramics, though broader industrial adoption remains limited compared to more established boride systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.08952 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3549 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3063 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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