MnCrB2 is a hard metal boride compound combining manganese, chromium, and boron, belonging to the family of transition metal borides known for high hardness and wear resistance. This material is primarily investigated in research and specialized industrial applications where extreme hardness and thermal stability are required, such as cutting tools, wear-resistant coatings, and high-temperature structural components. Engineers select boride-based materials when conventional steels or carbides reach their performance limits in abrasive or erosive environments, particularly where cost must be balanced against the superior wear properties of more established ceramic alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 38,327.7 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2200 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 27,227.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2302 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.945 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02540 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4288 | eV/atom | — |