Nb6 Cl16

semiconductor

· Nb6 Cl16

Nb₆Cl₁₆ is a niobium chloride cluster compound belonging to the family of transition metal halides, specifically classified as a semiconductor. This material represents an experimental research compound rather than an established commercial product; it is of interest in materials science for its potential electronic and structural properties deriving from niobium's d-electron chemistry. The niobium halide family is explored primarily in fundamental research contexts for electronic device applications, including potential uses in thin-film semiconductors, optical materials, and nanoelectronic components where transition metal halides offer tunable electronic characteristics.

Experimental semiconductor researchThin-film electronics developmentNanoelectronic materialsTransition metal halide studiesOptoelectronic device research

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	5,671	ksi	—
Shear Modulus(G)	3,411.3	ksi	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.5532	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-1.342	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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Nb6 Cl16

Mechanical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

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