Iron tetraboride

Iron tetraboride (FeB₄) is a superhard superconductor (T_c < 3K) consisting of iron and boron. Iron tetraboride does not occur in nature and can be created synthetically.^[1][2] Its molecular structure was predicted using computer models.^[3]

Iron tetraboride

Names
IUPAC name Iron tetraboride
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
InChI InChI=1S/4B.Fe Key: JRZHEZVJDLIZIR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES [B].[B].[B].[B].[Fe]
Properties
Chemical formula	FeB4
Molar mass	99.0920 g/mol
Structure
Crystal structure	orthorhombic
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

See also

• Binghamton University
• European Synchrotron Radiation Facility