Cr4Nb2 is an intermetallic compound combining chromium and niobium, classified as a semiconductor material with potential high-temperature and structural applications. This material belongs to the family of refractory intermetallics and appears to be primarily a research-phase compound, investigated for its potential in high-strength, high-temperature environments where conventional alloys become unstable. The chromium-niobium system offers attractive properties for aerospace and ultra-high-temperature applications, though commercial availability and maturity are limited compared to established superalloys or refractory metals.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 33,503.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,145.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00390 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.02700 | eV/atom | — |