TmB4 is a rare-earth boride ceramic compound combining thulium with boron in a 1:4 stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth borides, which are characterized by exceptional hardness and high melting points, making them candidates for extreme-environment applications. TmB4 remains primarily a research compound with limited commercial deployment, studied for potential use in ultra-high-temperature structural applications, wear-resistant coatings, and specialized abrasive systems where conventional ceramics reach their performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.128 | kg/m³ | 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) | -0.5996 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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