MnB₂ is an intermetallic compound belonging to the manganese boride family, a class of materials studied for their potential as hard, refractory phases in composite systems and wear-resistant coatings. This is a research-stage material rather than a widely commercialized product; manganese borides are primarily of interest in materials science for their high hardness, thermal stability, and potential integration into advanced ceramics, superalloys, and thermal barrier applications where conventional phases reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 272.2 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 105.2 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00360 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2330 | eV/atom | — |