Mg6NbH16 is a magnesium-niobium metal hydride compound that belongs to the class of complex metal hydrides, which store hydrogen within a crystalline metal matrix structure. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, being studied for hydrogen storage applications where the reversible absorption and desorption of hydrogen is critical. The addition of niobium to magnesium hydride systems is investigated to improve hydrogen release kinetics and cycling stability compared to conventional magnesium-based hydride alternatives, making it relevant to emerging clean energy and portable power technologies.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.07150 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.855 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1276 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1329 | eV/atom | — |