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By Alina | 16 November 2022 | 0 Comments

Physical Properties of Silicon Hexaboride

Physical Properties of Silicon Hexaboride
 
Silicon hexaboride is a metastable, icosahedral compound that has a hexagonal crystal structure. It is composed of isolated boron and silicon atoms. The chemical formula for silicon hexaboride is SiB6.
 
Surface effects on Raman spectra
Surface effects on Raman spectra of silicone hexaboride have been studied for many years. Differences in particle size can have significant effects on Raman spectra. Particles with different B content have different Raman shifts, and the B group on the surface can significantly affect the Raman spectrum.
 
As the B content increases, the Raman spectra show a blueshift. The frequency shift is related to the %B content and the size of the particles. For example, nanocrystals 5.4 nm in diameter show the least blueshift.
 
These surface effects are caused by differences in boron and lanthanum content. The proportion of lanthanum in the surface layer determines the vibrational properties of the nanocrystals. The boron content, the lanthanum vacancies, and the surface-to-volume ratio are all important factors affecting the vibrational properties.
 
Surface effects on Raman spectra of Silicon hexaboride have been studied through the use of Berkovich nano-indents. The Berkovich nano-indents were deposited on the Si-BC and B4C boundaries. Vickers micro-indents were also deposited on the B4C boundary.
 
Applications
Silicon hexaboride is a very attractive industrial material, with many potential applications. Although various phases of this compound have been studied in the past, few studies have been carried out on pure SiB6. Here, we present a data mining approach to structure prediction in pure silicon hexaboride. We report on several novel structures discovered using this method. In addition, we investigate the mechanical properties of predicted modifications.
 
Silicon hexaboride is a gray-black powder, whose melting point is approximately 2200 degC. It is insoluble in water and exhibits high resistance to oxidation and thermal shock. It has a higher grinding efficiency than boron carbide, making it useful in a variety of industries.
 
The material's mechanical and chemical stability have been demonstrated by first-principles molecular dynamics simulations. In addition, it has a lower formation energy than synthetic Pnnm-SiB6. Its thermodynamic stability is confirmed by negative formation Gibbs energy.
 
This material is similar to diamond, but is cheaper, lighter, and more durable. These properties make it a worthy substitute for diamond in the jewelry industry. It can also be used as a fuel in steel-making processes, producing much purer steel than most other fuels and is much cheaper. The material has also been used in the manufacture of blue, red, and yellow LEDs.
 
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Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co. Ltd. (TRUNNANO) is a trusted Boron Carbide powder supplier with over 12-year-experience. We ship our goods all over the world.
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