NaMg6Nb is an intermetallic compound containing sodium, magnesium, and niobium, representing a lightweight metallic material from the magnesium-based alloy family. This compound is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in aerospace and automotive sectors where weight reduction is critical. The incorporation of niobium into a magnesium-sodium matrix aims to improve high-temperature stability and structural integrity compared to conventional magnesium alloys, making it a candidate material for advanced lightweight structural applications where conventional alternatives present thermal or density limitations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 5,832 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2600 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,897.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.08844 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.1552 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1537 | eV/atom | — |