Nb₂Pt₂ is an intermetallic compound combining niobium and platinum in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the class of refractory metal intermetallics. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for high-temperature structural applications where the combination of niobium's light weight and refractory properties with platinum's oxidation resistance and catalytic stability offers potential advantages over conventional superalloys. Industrial adoption remains limited, but the material family is of interest in aerospace and chemical processing sectors where extreme temperature stability, corrosion resistance, or catalytic function is required.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00180 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6280 | eV/atom | — |