RbB₁₁ is a boron-rich ceramic compound belonging to the family of metal borides, specifically an icosahedral boron cluster material. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for its potential in neutron absorption and radiation shielding applications, leveraging boron's exceptional ability to capture thermal neutrons, which makes it of particular interest for nuclear and high-energy physics environments where conventional shielding materials may be inadequate.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.09205 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.00200 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3995 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3970 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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