Mn2NbSi is an intermetallic compound combining manganese, niobium, and silicon, belonging to the class of transition-metal silicides. This is primarily a research and developmental material investigated for high-temperature structural applications where conventional alloys reach their performance limits. The material's combination of refractory elements makes it a candidate for aerospace, energy, and extreme-environment applications where weight, stiffness, and thermal stability are critical, though commercial adoption remains limited pending validation of processing reproducibility and long-term mechanical reliability.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 23,647 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,641.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2707 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.9110 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.05980 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2928 | eV/atom | — |