KMg6Nb is an intermetallic compound combining potassium, magnesium, and niobium—a research-phase material that belongs to the family of lightweight metallic compounds being explored for advanced structural applications. This material represents experimental work in the development of ultra-lightweight alloys, where the combination of light elements (Mg, K) with a refractory metal (Nb) aims to achieve favorable strength-to-weight ratios potentially suitable for aerospace or high-temperature service. While not yet in widespread industrial production, compounds in this chemical family are of interest where extreme weight reduction or novel material properties are required.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.08504 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2587 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2577 | eV/atom | — |