12046-37-6

Basic information

• Product Name: lutetium hexaboride
• Synonyms: lutetium hexaboride
• CAS NO: 12046-37-6
• Molecular Formula: B6Lu-15
• Molecular Weight: 239.833
• EINECS: 234-968-2
• Mol File: 12046-37-6.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

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• CAS DataBase Reference: lutetium hexaboride(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: lutetium hexaboride(12046-37-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: lutetium hexaboride(12046-37-6)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 12046-37-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Lutetium hexaboride (LuB6) is a chemical compound composed of lutetium and boron. It is a refractory ceramic material that exhibits unique electronic and magnetic properties, making it valuable for technological applications. Its low work function and high electrical conductivity make it useful as a thermionic emitter in electron guns and cathodes for vacuum tubes and electron microscopes. Lutetium hexaboride also shows promise as a material for superconducting devices and as a potential candidate for use in high-temperature thermoelectric generators. Its high melting point and stability at high temperatures make it suitable for extreme environments, such as in aerospace and nuclear applications. Additionally, its resistance to oxidation and corrosion further expands its potential uses in various industrial and scientific fields.