Mg6NbC
metal· JVASP-90453· Mg6NbC
Mg6NbC is a magnesium-niobium carbide intermetallic compound belonging to the family of lightweight metal carbides. This research material combines magnesium's low density with niobium carbide's high hardness and thermal stability, making it of primary interest in advanced materials development rather than established commercial applications. The material is investigated for potential use in high-performance structural applications where weight reduction and wear resistance are critical, though it remains largely in the experimental phase pending further characterization of processing methods and mechanical reliability.
experimental lightweight compositeswear-resistant coatingsaerospace structural researchhigh-temperature applicationsrefractory phases in metal matrix composites
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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