Y1 B2
semiconductor· Y1 B2
Y1B2 is a boride ceramic compound in the rare-earth boride family, likely an yttrium hexaboride (YB6) or related yttrium-boron phase used primarily in high-temperature and electronic applications. This material is valued in thermionic emission devices, cathodes, and high-temperature structural components where its combination of hardness, thermal stability, and electrical conductivity provides advantages over conventional ceramics and refractory metals. Industrial adoption remains specialized due to processing challenges and cost, but Y1B2 is preferred in electron gun systems, arc lamps, and aerospace thermal protection where extreme temperature resistance and electron emission efficiency are critical.
thermionic cathodeselectron gun emittershigh-temperature refractory componentsarc lamp electrodesaerospace thermal protectionelectronic ceramics
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.