CaNb is an intermetallic compound composed of calcium and niobium, representing a less common metal combination in engineering practice. This material belongs to the family of binary intermetallics and is primarily investigated in research contexts for potential applications in high-temperature structural applications and specialty alloy development. Its notable characteristics stem from niobium's refractory properties combined with calcium's lightweight contribution, making it of interest for exploratory work in advanced materials rather than established high-volume industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.553 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 1.054 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.046 | eV/atom | — |