Nb₁₂InSn₃ is an intermetallic compound in the niobium-indium-tin system, representing a research-phase material rather than an established engineering alloy. This ternary composition combines the high-temperature strength potential of niobium-based intermetallics with the lower melting contributions of indium and tin, positioning it within the family of advanced refractory metals being explored for extreme-temperature structural applications. The material is notable as a candidate for next-generation aerospace and energy systems where weight, thermal stability, and oxidation resistance are critical; however, practical adoption remains limited as ternary niobium intermetallics are typically constrained by processing difficulty, brittleness, and limited manufacturing scalability compared to established superalloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.694 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00330 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1047 | eV/atom | — |