Mg6NbSb is an intermetallic compound in the magnesium-niobium-antimony system, representing an experimental research material rather than an established commercial alloy. This ternary compound is primarily of academic and theoretical interest for understanding phase stability and property combinations in Mg-based intermetallics, with potential relevance to lightweight structural applications if suitable processing and mechanical properties can be demonstrated. The material family is being investigated for high-temperature applications and specialty aerospace/automotive contexts where the combination of low density with refractory metal additions (niobium) could offer advantages over conventional magnesium alloys, though maturity and cost-effectiveness remain open questions.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.495 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.2042 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.06953 | eV/atom | — |