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Zn2 B4 H16

ceramic

· Zn2 B4 H16

Zn₂B₄H₁₆ is a zinc borohydride ceramic compound belonging to the class of metal borohydrides, which are metal hydride materials of research interest for energy storage and hydrogen-related applications. This material is primarily investigated in academic and laboratory settings rather than established industrial production, with potential relevance to hydrogen storage systems, solid-state battery electrolytes, and advanced ceramic composites where light-element hydrides offer unique chemical properties. Compared to conventional ceramics, borohydride compounds are distinguished by their high hydrogen content and ionic bonding characteristics, making them candidates for next-generation energy applications, though manufacturing scalability and thermal stability remain active research challenges.

hydrogen storage researchsolid-state battery materialsadvanced ceramics developmentmetal hydride systemsexperimental energy materialslaboratory synthesis

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	3,086.1	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW
Shear Modulus(G)	1,561.6	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	4.371	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.02500	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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Zn2 B4 H16

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Regulatory Screening

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