TaB4W3 is a refractory metal boride compound combining tantalum, boron, and tungsten—materials known for exceptional hardness and thermal stability. This is a research or specialized-use composition rather than a commodity alloy; the tantalum-boron-tungsten system is investigated for applications requiring extreme hardness, high-temperature strength, and wear resistance beyond what conventional tool steels or single-phase borides can provide. Engineers would consider this material where ultra-hard cutting tools, thermal barrier coatings, or high-stress refractory applications demand superior performance in harsh environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.5405 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2002 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4184 | eV/atom | — |