Nb3As is an intermetallic compound belonging to the niobium-arsenic system, characterized by a stoichiometric 3:1 niobium-to-arsenic ratio. This material is primarily of research and academic interest rather than established commercial production, studied for its potential as a high-strength intermetallic candidate in applications requiring elevated-temperature performance and corrosion resistance. The niobium-based intermetallic family offers promising alternatives to conventional superalloys where weight reduction and thermal stability are critical, though Nb3As remains largely in the experimental phase pending further development of manufacturing and processing techniques.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 25,899.4 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 11,832.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3070 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01890 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3040 | eV/atom | — |