Nb4Ni4B8 is an intermetallic boride compound combining niobium, nickel, and boron elements, belonging to the family of refractory metal borides. This material is primarily of research and development interest for high-temperature structural applications where exceptional hardness and thermal stability are required, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to established alternatives like tungsten carbides or nickel-based superalloys.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000900 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5790 | eV/atom | — |