BaZr₄Nb is an intermetallic compound combining barium, zirconium, and niobium elements, representing a research-phase material rather than an established commercial alloy. This material family is being investigated for high-temperature structural applications and potential aerospace or nuclear contexts where the combination of refractory metals (Zr, Nb) with barium may offer advantages in oxidation resistance or thermal stability. The material remains largely experimental; its practical adoption depends on demonstrating reproducible synthesis, processability, and performance benefits over conventional superalloys or ceramic matrix composites.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2400 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.6588 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.6588 | eV/atom | — |