Sn7B is a tin-boron ceramic compound belonging to the intermetallic/ceramic family, where boron serves as a hardening and refractory component in a tin matrix. This material is primarily of research interest for high-temperature applications and wear-resistant coatings, offering potential advantages in thermal stability and hardness compared to pure tin or conventional tin alloys. Its use remains largely experimental; engineers would consider it for specialized applications requiring tin's chemical properties combined with boron's refractory and hardening characteristics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2037 | 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) | 0.2003 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2003 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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