Niobium diboride (NbB₂) is a ceramic compound belonging to the transition metal diboride family, characterized by exceptional hardness and high melting temperature. It is investigated primarily in research and advanced materials development for extreme-environment applications, including cutting tools, wear-resistant coatings, and high-temperature structural components where conventional hard ceramics or metals are insufficient. NbB₂ competes with established diborides like TiB₂ and represents a material of interest for aerospace and defense sectors seeking improved performance at elevated temperatures, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to more mature alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 41,661.9 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 28,301.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2422 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -6.947 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.6250 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.6510 | eV/atom | — |