Y4Cr4B16 is an experimental yttrium-chromium boride ceramic compound, part of the rare-earth boride family studied for high-temperature structural applications. This material combines yttrium and chromium with boron to achieve potential advantages in hardness, thermal stability, and oxidation resistance compared to conventional borides and carbides. Research focus areas include aerospace thermal barriers, cutting tools, and wear-resistant coatings, though this composition remains largely in development phase with limited commercial deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01430 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6850 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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