BaMg6Nb is an intermetallic compound combining barium, magnesium, and niobium, representing an exploratory material in the lightweight intermetallic family. This compound exists primarily in research contexts as scientists investigate novel lightweight structural materials with potential for high-temperature or specialty applications where conventional magnesium alloys or aluminum systems show limitations. The specific combination of elements suggests investigation into whether barium-containing intermetallics can offer improved creep resistance, thermal stability, or other performance characteristics compared to conventional binary or ternary magnesium alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1155 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.3650 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3001 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2216 | eV/atom | — |