Si1 B6

semiconductor

· Si1 B6

Si₁B₆ is a boron-rich silicon boride ceramic compound that belongs to the family of hard ceramic materials with potential semiconductor properties. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than an established industrial product, investigated for applications requiring extreme hardness, thermal stability, and potential electronic functionality in harsh environments. Its notable characteristics within the boride family include high mechanical strength and thermal conductivity, making it a candidate for advanced applications where traditional semiconductors or ceramics reach their limits.

High-temperature semiconductors (research)Wear-resistant coatingsExtreme environment electronicsRefractory materialsHard ceramic compositesThermal management components

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	149.9	GPa	—
Shear Modulus(G)	69.92	GPa	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.04020	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.4280	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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Si1 B6

Mechanical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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