Lanthanum hexaboride
Chemical compound
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Lanthanum hexaboride is an inorganic chemical, a boride of lanthanum. It is a refractory ceramic material that has a melting point of 2210 °C, and is insoluble in water and hydrochloric acid. It is extremely hard, with a Mohs hardness of 9.5. Wikipedia
Density: 4.72 g/cm³
Melting point: 4,010°F (2,210°C)
Formula: LaB6
Molar mass: 203.78 g/mol
Crystal structure: Cubic
ECHA InfoCard: 100.031.379
PubChem CID: 71308229