Nb3B2 is a niobium boride ceramic compound belonging to the refractory metal boride family, characterized by high melting point and hardness. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest for extreme-temperature structural applications, where its refractory properties and potential wear resistance could offer advantages over conventional superalloys in oxidizing or corrosive high-temperature environments. Engineers evaluate niobium borides for applications requiring materials that maintain strength and chemical stability beyond the capability of nickel-based or cobalt-based alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2786 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | Measured | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.000313 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.000361 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | 9.517 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 9.800 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6097 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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