Yb3B — Properties & Data | MatWorld

Yb3B

ceramic

· JVASP-128314· Yb3B

Yb3B is a rare-earth boride ceramic compound combining ytterbium and boron, representing a member of the rare-earth boride family of materials. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest for high-temperature applications where its ceramic stability and potential hardness make it relevant for cutting tools, refractory components, and advanced thermal protection systems. Yb3B exemplifies the broader class of rare-earth borides being investigated as alternatives to conventional ceramics in extreme-temperature or wear-resistance applications, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to established oxide and carbide ceramics.

high-temperature refractory coatingsadvanced cutting toolswear-resistant componentsresearch ceramicsthermal barrier systemsextreme-environment applications

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.3605	lb/in³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.6424	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.4760	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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.

Yb3B

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental