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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	2.503	kg/m³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.3894	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.2539	eV/atom	—

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Mg6NbC

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