Europium Hexaboride Powder EuB6 CAS 12008-05-8

EuB₆ is a rare-earth boride semiconductor exhibiting extraordinary magnetoresistance (>10⁶% at 3T) and ferromagnetic ordering (TC=15K). This violet-black crystalline material serves as a prototype system for studying colossal magnetoresistance (CMR) phenomena and novel spintronic applications.

Extreme Magnetoresponse:
Non-saturating MR up to 60T
Low-field sensitivity (<0.1T) near TC
Material Quality:
99.995% purity single crystals
RRR >150 (high purity indication)
Experimental Versatility:
Cleavable along (100) planes
MBE-compatible thin film growth

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Properties

- - Crystal Structure: Cubic (CsCl-type), with a=4.185 Å
    
    Density: 4.99 g/cm³, a Heavy fermion candidate
    
    Magnetic Ordering: Ferromagnetic (TC = 15K), showing Itinerant electron ferromagnetism
    
    Magnetoresistance: 10⁴ - 10⁶% @3T, 4K, presenting Colossal MR effect
    
    Electrical Transport: Metal-insulator transition @TC, indicating Strong e- correlation
    
    Microhardness: 2600 kg/mm², with Ultra-wear resistant property

Products Usage

1. Fundamental Physics:

Colossal magnetoresistance mechanism studies

Itinerant ferromagnetism in f-electron systems

2. Quantum Materials:

Magnetic polaron formation investigations

Kondo lattice behavior at low-T

3. Spintronic Devices:

Cryogenic magnetic sensors

Spin-filter tunnel junctions

4. Neutron Technology:

Neutron capture cross-section: 4600 barns

Packing:

Our normal packaging is 25kgs/Drum

The packaging can be customized. the shipping term can be by sea, by air, and sample or small quantity can be shipped by DHL, FEDEX, EMS and TNT.

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Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Separated from ammonia, strong hydrogen peroxide solutions and strong acids.

Safety Protection

Precautions for safe handling

Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.