Ga₁₃Nb₅ is an intermetallic compound in the gallium-niobium system, representing a research-phase material rather than an established commercial alloy. This compound belongs to the family of high-refractory intermetallics being investigated for extreme-temperature structural applications where conventional superalloys reach their limits. While not yet widely deployed industrially, gallium-niobium intermetallics are of interest in aerospace and materials research communities for their potential to enable higher operating temperatures in gas turbines and hypersonic vehicles, though challenges in processing, brittleness, and scalability remain barriers to adoption.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000600 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2810 | eV/atom | — |