NbAl₆Mo is a niobium-aluminum-molybdenum intermetallic compound belonging to the refractory metal alloy family, designed for high-temperature structural applications where conventional superalloys reach their limits. This material is primarily of research and emerging industrial interest, particularly in aerospace and power generation sectors seeking alternatives for ultra-high temperature engine components and thermal structures that operate beyond 1000°C. Its selection over traditional nickel-based superalloys is driven by its lower density and potential for improved high-temperature creep resistance, making it a candidate for next-generation turbine engines and hypersonic vehicle structures.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 127.9 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2500 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 86.69 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.625 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.1720 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02710 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3428 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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