Nb6Si7Ni16 is an intermetallic compound combining niobium, silicon, and nickel, belonging to the refractory metal silicide family. This material is primarily of research interest for high-temperature structural applications, where its combination of refractory elements offers potential for elevated-temperature strength and oxidation resistance. It is not yet widely adopted in production but represents part of ongoing materials development for extreme-environment aerospace and power generation systems where conventional superalloys reach their limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2845 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | -0.5401 | eV/atom | — |