Niobium pentachloride (NbCl₅) is a transition metal halide compound consisting of niobium in the +5 oxidation state bonded to chlorine ligands. It functions primarily as a reactive precursor and catalyst rather than a structural or finished material, serving as an intermediary in synthesis routes for niobium-based compounds, coatings, and specialized ceramics. NbCl₅ is valued in materials processing for its high reactivity and ability to facilitate controlled deposition of niobium oxide and carbide phases, making it relevant to researchers and process engineers developing advanced coatings, catalytic systems, and high-performance ceramic composites.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 1.500 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 580.0 | MPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.846 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.064 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -387.3 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -1.378 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -1.266 | eV/atom | — |