TmCrB4 is an experimental ternary boride compound combining thulium, chromium, and boron—a rare-earth transition metal boride belonging to the family of high-hardness ceramic materials. This research compound has not seen widespread commercial deployment but represents a materials chemistry approach to developing ultra-hard, refractory phases for extreme-environment applications. Engineers and materials scientists investigate rare-earth borides like TmCrB4 for potential use in wear-resistant coatings, cutting tool applications, and high-temperature structural components where conventional ceramics or cermets prove insufficient.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2775 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.2770 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7087 | eV/atom | — |