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Holmium Hexaboride Powder HoB6 CAS 12045-77-1

‌Holmium Hexaboride (HoB6) is a high-performance rare earth boride compound renowned for its exceptional thermal stability, robust mechanical properties, and potential for advanced technological applications. Composed of 71.77% holmium (Ho) and 28.23% boron (B) by mass, HoB6 combines the unique characteristics of rare earth elements with boron’s hardness and thermal resistance, making it an ideal material for cutting-edge industrial and research purposes.

  • Chemical Formula‌: HoB6
  • ‌Composition‌: B (28.23%) / Ho (71.77%)
  • ‌Molecular Weight‌: 229.79 g/mol
  • ‌CAS Number‌: 12045-77-1
  • ‌Synonyms‌: Holmium boride, HoB6

    Features

        • High thermal stability: Up to 2,000°C, making it suitable for aerospace and nuclear applications.
          Exceptional hardness: Approximately 25 GPa Vickers, which is comparable to industrial diamonds in terms of wear resistance.
          Neutron shielding: Due to its high boron content of 28.23%, it is ideal for nuclear safety.
          Low work function: Around 2.5 eV, enabling efficient thermionic emission.
          Chemical inertness: Resistant to oxidation and corrosion.

    Products Usage

    ‌1. Electronics‌: Used in high-temperature semiconductors and thermionic emitters.
    ‌2. Industrial Ceramics‌: Enhances hardness and thermal resistance in composite materials.
    ‌3. Nuclear Technology‌: Potential neutron-absorbing material due to boron content.
    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.
    Remark: Chemical composition and size can be optimized by the customers' requirements固体 通用s27集装zs2
    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.

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