Nb6Fe16Si7 is an iron-niobium silicide intermetallic compound that combines the high-temperature stability of niobium with iron's abundance and cost-effectiveness. This material belongs to the family of refractory metal silicides, which are primarily investigated for structural applications requiring exceptional hardness and thermal resistance at elevated temperatures. The compound represents an experimental research material with potential in aerospace, power generation, and industrial heating applications where conventional superalloys reach their temperature limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.698 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4102 | eV/atom | — |