Nb4Si7Ni4
metal· JVASP-141311· Nb4Si7Ni4
Nb4Si7Ni4 is an intermetallic compound combining niobium, silicon, and nickel, belonging to the family of refractory metal silicides and multi-component intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and experimental interest, studied for high-temperature structural applications where its combination of refractory character (from niobium) and ceramic-like silicide phases offers potential for extreme-temperature performance. The material is notable within the intermetallic research community as a candidate for applications demanding both thermal stability and strength retention at elevated temperatures, though engineering adoption remains limited compared to established superalloys or conventional composites.
high-temperature structural materialsrefractory intermetallicsaerospace propulsion researchexperimental alloy developmentthermal management systemsmaterials research and development
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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