Nb₄Co₆Si₂ is an intermetallic compound combining niobium, cobalt, and silicon—a research-phase material belonging to the family of refractory intermetallics. This ternary system is being investigated primarily in materials science research for potential high-temperature structural applications, where the combination of a refractory element (niobium) with a transition metal (cobalt) and a light element (silicon) offers the possibility of improved strength-to-weight performance and oxidation resistance compared to conventional superalloys or single-phase intermetallics.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00110 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4200 | eV/atom | — |