Dy8Nb

metal
· JVASP-131752· Dy8Nb

Dy8Nb is a dysprosium-niobium intermetallic compound representing an exotic metal alloy combining a rare earth element (dysprosium) with a refractory transition metal (niobium). This material falls within the family of rare-earth intermetallics and is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural systems where rare-earth strengthening and refractory properties could be leveraged. The combination of dysprosium's magnetic and thermal properties with niobium's high melting point and corrosion resistance makes this compound notable for exploratory work in aerospace, nuclear, or advanced materials development where unconventional alloying strategies are being evaluated.

experimental high-temperature alloysrare-earth intermetallic researchadvanced aerospace materialsnuclear reactor applicationsrefractory metal development

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Density(ρ)
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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