Nb6Ni7 is an intermetallic compound in the niobium-nickel system, representing a research-phase material rather than an established commercial alloy. This compound belongs to the family of refractory intermetallics, which are of interest for high-temperature structural applications where conventional superalloys reach their performance limits. The material's potential lies in aerospace and power generation sectors seeking alternatives to established nickel-based superalloys, though development work is ongoing to characterize its mechanical behavior, oxidation resistance, and manufacturing feasibility at scale.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.858 | 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) | -0.2283 | eV/atom | — |