Al2Nb6 is an intermetallic compound belonging to the aluminum-niobium system, representing a research-stage material combining a lightweight metal (aluminum) with a refractory transition metal (niobium). This compound is primarily investigated in academic and advanced materials research rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural applications where the combination of low density and refractory properties could offer advantages over conventional superalloys or ceramic matrix composites.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 23,539.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,367 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00360 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1680 | eV/atom | — |