MnB11 is a manganese boride compound that belongs to the family of metal borides, which are ceramic-like intermetallic materials combining a transition metal with boron. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest, with potential applications in wear-resistant coatings and high-hardness tool materials where the hardness of boride ceramics meets the toughness requirements of metal-bonded systems. MnB11 and related manganese borides are investigated for specialized applications requiring hard, chemically stable surfaces, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to established boride systems like TiB2 or tungsten carbides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1159 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.00700 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3751 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2620 | eV/atom | — |