Theoretical calculations of hardness and metallicity for multibond hexagonal 5d transition metal diborides with ReB<sub>2</sub> structure

Theoretical calculations of hardness and metallicity for multibond hexagonal 5d transition metal diborides with ReB₂ structure

Yang Jun^{1, 2, †}, Gao Fa-Ming³, Liu Yong-Shan⁴

(color online) Crystal structure for 5d transition metal diborides with ReB₂ structure 5d transition metal and boron atoms are shown as larger and smaller spheres, respectively.