Y1 B6
semiconductor· Y1 B6
Y1 B6 is a boron-rich ceramic compound in the rare-earth boride family, likely an yttrium hexaboride or related phase used primarily as a high-temperature material and electron emitter. This material is notable in thermionic and field-emission applications where its low work function and thermal stability are critical, making it preferred over tungsten in specialized vacuum electronics and high-temperature cathode systems. Research and industrial interest in this compound centers on its potential for advanced electron sources, refractory coatings, and extreme-environment semiconducting devices where conventional alternatives degrade.
thermionic cathodesfield-emission displayshigh-temperature electron sourcesrefractory ceramicsvacuum electronicsextreme-environment semiconductors
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 | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| 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 | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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.