LiNb is an intermetallic compound composed of lithium and niobium, representing a lightweight metal-based material from the lithium-transition metal family. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established commercial use, with potential applications in energy storage systems, aerospace structures, and high-temperature applications where the combination of low density and refractory metal properties could offer advantages. LiNb remains largely experimental, but the lithium-niobium system is being explored for advanced battery electrodes, structural alloys, and specialized coating applications where conventional lighter alloys may be insufficient.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1967 | 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) | 0.5563 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.5559 | eV/atom | — |