UFeB₄ is an iron-based boride intermetallic compound belonging to the family of transition metal borides, which are known for their exceptional hardness and high melting points. This material is primarily of research and development interest for applications requiring extreme wear resistance and thermal stability, with potential use in cutting tools, abrasive applications, and high-temperature structural components where conventional alloys fall short. UFeB₄ represents an alternative to established boride ceramics, offering the possibility of tailored properties through composition control, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to well-established iron boride phases.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 34,962.8 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.1900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 28,130.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3550 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 4.272 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5296 | eV/atom | — |