Ac3Nb is an intermetallic compound composed of actinium and niobium, representing a specialized metallic material from the actinium-transition metal family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural applications, nuclear fuel cycles, or specialized aerospace contexts where the unique properties of actinium-containing intermetallics might provide advantages in extreme environments. The material's significance lies in exploring phase stability and mechanical behavior in actinium alloys, which remain understudied compared to more conventional refractory metals.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.749 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.5269 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.5183 | eV/atom | — |