Nb₁In₁Ni₁ is an intermetallic compound combining niobium, indium, and nickel in equiatomic proportions, belonging to the semiconductor/intermetallic materials family. This is a research-stage compound studied for its potential in high-temperature electronics and superconducting applications, leveraging niobium's superconducting properties and the ternary system's ability to tailor electronic band structure. While not yet commercialized at scale, intermetallic compounds of this type are investigated as alternatives to conventional semiconductors and Josephson junction materials where thermal stability and specific electronic properties are critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 20,199 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,421.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00600 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1160 | eV/atom | — |