Nb2Cr

metal
· JVASP-93842· Nb2Cr

Nb₂Cr is an intermetallic compound in the niobium-chromium system, representing a refractory metal combination with potential high-temperature strength and oxidation resistance. While primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, this material family is investigated for advanced aerospace and high-temperature structural applications where conventional superalloys reach their limits. Engineers would consider niobium-chromium intermetallics as candidates for extreme-environment components where weight, thermal stability, and creep resistance must be balanced, though material availability, processing complexity, and cost typically limit current deployment compared to well-established alternatives like nickel-based superalloys.

High-temperature aerospace structuresRefractory intermetallic researchHypersonic vehicle componentsAdvanced turbine applicationsExperimental materials development

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Density(ρ)
7.473
kg/m³—
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.8075
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
0.7908
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.