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. Its molecular structure was predicted using computer models.

See also

• Binghamton University
• European Synchrotron Radiation Facility

References

External links

• First fully computer-designed superconductor
• First computer-designed superconductor created
• Scientists create first computer-designed superconductor
• X-rays reveal the first designer superconductor
• Viewpoint: Materials Prediction Scores a Hit