Nb6SiSn is a refractory metal intermetallic compound combining niobium with silicon and tin, belonging to the family of high-temperature structural materials under active research. This material is investigated for aerospace and high-temperature applications where conventional superalloys reach their performance limits, offering potential for improved strength and oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures. Nb6SiSn represents an experimental approach to developing lighter, more thermally stable alternatives for extreme-environment components, though it remains primarily in development rather than widespread production use.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 173.5 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 66.86 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.119 | 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) | 0.07280 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1977 | eV/atom | — |