Nb12InSn3

metal
· JVASP-140849· Nb12InSn3

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.

research and developmenthigh-temperature aerospace structuresrefractory metal systemsintermetallic compound studiesadvanced propulsion applications

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Density(ρ)
0.3141
lb/in³—
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.00330
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.1047
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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