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Chromium tetraboride (CrB4), a recently proposed candidate for superhard materials, has been synthesized at high pressure and temperature by a solid-state reaction. As a byproduct, chromium diboride (CrB2) also forms and co-exists with CrB4 in the final product. The comparative studies of crystal structure, elastic property, and hardness of both phases have been conducted at the same sample environment...
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