Ta6B4 is a tantalum-boron intermetallic compound belonging to the ceramic/refractory materials class, characterized by high hardness and thermal stability. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for high-temperature structural applications and wear-resistant coatings, where its combination of ceramic strength and metallic toughness offers potential advantages over traditional single-phase ceramics in demanding environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 38,056.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 26,236.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00690 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6440 | eV/atom | — |