B6C3Nb7 is an experimental refractory ceramic compound combining boron carbide, carbon, and niobium phases, belonging to the family of ultra-high-temperature ceramics (UHTCs) under investigation for extreme-environment applications. This material remains primarily in research and development stages, with potential use in thermal protection systems, high-temperature structural components, and advanced aerospace applications where conventional ceramics exceed their operating limits. The niobium addition is notable for improving fracture toughness and oxidation resistance compared to simple boron carbide ceramics, though industrial adoption remains limited pending further characterization and manufacturing scale-up.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00570 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6560 | eV/atom | — |