Yb1 B6
semiconductor· Yb1 B6
Yb₁B₆ is a rare-earth hexaboride semiconductor compound combining ytterbium with boron in a cubic crystal structure, belonging to the family of lanthanide hexaborides studied primarily in research contexts. This material is investigated for potential applications in thermionic emission, high-temperature electronics, and specialized photonic devices where its unique electronic properties and thermal stability could offer advantages over conventional semiconductors. While not yet widely deployed in commercial products, hexaborides like YbB₆ represent an emerging class of materials for extreme-environment applications and advanced device research where conventional semiconductors become impractical.
thermionic cathodes (research)high-temperature semiconductorsphotonic devices (experimental)electron emission materialsextreme-environment electronicssolid-state physics research
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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