SmYB₁₂ is a rare-earth hexaboride ceramic compound combining samarium and yttrium in a dodecaboride crystal structure. This material belongs to the family of lanthanide hexaborides, which are known for exceptional hardness, high melting points, and unique electronic properties; SmYB₁₂ is primarily a research material being investigated for advanced applications where extreme thermal stability and wear resistance are required. The material shows promise in specialized high-temperature applications and wear-resistant coatings, though it remains largely confined to academic and industrial research settings rather than mainstream commercial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1603 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4545 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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