Nb₄Ni₄P₄ is an experimental intermetallic compound combining niobium, nickel, and phosphorus, belonging to the family of transition metal phosphides being investigated for advanced functional and structural applications. This material represents active research into quaternary phosphide systems that may offer novel combinations of electronic, mechanical, and thermal properties not readily available in binary or ternary compounds. While not yet widely commercialized, phosphide-based semiconductors and intermetallics are of growing interest for catalysis, energy conversion, and high-performance device applications where traditional materials reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 31,107.4 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 13,306.8 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01260 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7910 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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