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HfNb

metal

· JVASP-111051· HfNb

HfNb is a refractory metal alloy combining hafnium and niobium, designed to operate at extreme temperatures where conventional superalloys reach their limits. This material is primarily investigated for aerospace and nuclear applications requiring exceptional thermal stability, oxidation resistance, and strength retention at temperatures exceeding 1000°C. Its appeal lies in maintaining structural integrity in ultra-high-temperature environments where traditional nickel- or cobalt-based superalloys degrade, though it remains largely experimental and cost-prohibitive for widespread commercial use compared to established refractory systems.

hypersonic vehicle structuresnuclear reactor componentshigh-temperature turbine applicationsextreme environment researchrefractory alloy developmentaerospace propulsion systems

Compliance & Regulations

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Units:

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.4099	lb/in³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.09780	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.09782	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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HfNb

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