Ni12B4 is an intermetallic nickel boride compound that exhibits semiconductor behavior, belonging to the family of transition metal borides. This material is primarily of research interest for its potential in electronic and thermal applications, where nickel borides are being investigated as alternatives to traditional semiconductors and as components in composite materials requiring high hardness and thermal stability.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 222.7 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 79.83 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00980 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2410 | eV/atom | — |