Yb₄Ni₄B₁₆ is a rare-earth nickel boride intermetallic compound combining ytterbium, nickel, and boron in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth metal borides and is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume production. The compound is investigated for potential applications in advanced electronics, magnetic materials, and high-temperature structural applications where the combination of rare-earth and transition-metal bonding offers tailored hardness, thermal stability, or electronic properties distinct from conventional alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000300 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4460 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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