Nb6PtAu is a high-entropy or intermetallic compound combining niobium, platinum, and gold—a noble metal-refractory metal system designed for extreme-temperature and corrosion-resistant applications. This material family is primarily investigated in research contexts for aerospace and high-performance applications where conventional superalloys reach their thermal or chemical limits. The platinum-gold addition to a niobium base creates a system with enhanced oxidation resistance and potential for specialty high-temperature service, distinguishing it from more common Nb-based alloys or pure refractory metals.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 199.7 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 82.84 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 11.04 | 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) | 0.00470 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2440 | eV/atom | — |