Yb₁B₂ is a rare-earth hexaboride compound belonging to the family of metal borides, which are ceramic materials known for exceptional hardness and high-temperature stability. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume production, with potential applications in extreme-environment components and specialized electronic devices where rare-earth borides show promise for their refractory properties and potential semiconducting behavior.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 18,447.2 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,551.2 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00420 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3210 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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