On the Hardness of a New Boron Phase, Orthorhombic γ-B28

Abstract

Measurements of the hardness of a new high-pressure boron phase, orthorhombic γ-B28, are reported. According to the data obtained, γ-B28 has the highest hardness (~50 GPa) of all known crystalline modifications of boron.

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