Os3 Ca2 B5
semiconductor· Os3 Ca2 B5
Os₃Ca₂B₅ is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining osmium, calcium, and boron—a rare composition that places it at the intersection of refractory metals and boride ceramics. This is primarily a research-stage material studied for its potential in high-temperature structural applications, with the osmium providing exceptional thermal stability and the boride phase contributing hardness and oxidation resistance. Industrial adoption remains limited; the material's value lies in exploratory materials science for extreme environments where conventional superalloys or ceramics reach their performance ceiling.
high-temperature structural researchrefractory applicationsaerospace/propulsion exploratory studieswear-resistant coatings (potential)materials fundamentals research
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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