Zr1B6 is a zirconium hexaboride-based ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth and transition metal boride family, engineered for high-temperature and extreme-environment applications. This material is primarily explored in research and specialized industrial contexts where exceptional hardness, thermal stability, and electrical conductivity are required simultaneously—particularly in thermionic emission devices, high-temperature structural components, and wear-resistant coatings. Its combination of ceramic hardness with metallic-like electrical properties makes it notable compared to conventional refractories or pure borides, though production complexity and material consistency currently limit broader commercial adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 25,908.5 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 12,038.1 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00820 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.03800 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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