B2 Ni2 is an intermetallic compound based on nickel with a B2 (CsCl-type) crystal structure, representing an ordered phase in the nickel-rich region of a binary alloy system. This material is primarily of research and development interest for high-temperature structural applications, where the ordered B2 structure provides potential advantages in strength and stiffness compared to conventional austenitic alloys. The B2 ordering mechanism makes it notable for aerospace and power generation contexts seeking alternatives to superalloys, though engineering adoption remains limited pending resolution of room-temperature brittleness and processing challenges common to intermetallic compounds.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 254.2 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 105.2 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01390 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1930 | eV/atom | — |