Y2 Co8 B2
semiconductor· Y2 Co8 B2
Y2Co8B2 is an intermetallic compound combining yttrium, cobalt, and boron, representing a rare-earth transition metal boride system typically studied for high-temperature structural and magnetic applications. This material belongs to the broader family of rare-earth cobalt borides, which are primarily explored in research settings for potential use in hard-facing coatings, wear-resistant components, and magnetic devices where thermal stability and hardness are critical. The yttrium addition enhances oxidation resistance compared to simpler cobalt borides, making it of interest for extreme-temperature environments, though industrial adoption remains limited and applications are largely experimental.
high-temperature coatingswear-resistant claddingmagnetic alloy researchhard-facing materialsextreme-environment compositesmaterials science R&D
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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