H2Nb1 is a hydrogen-niobium intermetallic compound that exhibits semiconductor behavior, representing a member of the refractory metal hydride family. This material is primarily of research interest for applications requiring the unique combination of metallic and semiconducting properties that intermetallic hydrides can provide. The niobium-hydrogen system is investigated for potential use in hydrogen storage, catalytic applications, and advanced electronic devices where the electronic structure modifications introduced by hydrogen incorporation into a refractory metal lattice may offer advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 176.7 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 76.00 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00920 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2160 | eV/atom | — |