NbCr2W is a refractory intermetallic compound combining niobium, chromium, and tungsten, belonging to the family of high-temperature metal systems used in extreme-environment applications. This material is primarily investigated for aerospace and high-temperature structural applications where exceptional stiffness and thermal stability are required at elevated temperatures. The tungsten and niobium additions provide superior creep resistance and thermal conductivity compared to conventional superalloys, making it a candidate for next-generation turbine engines and hypersonic vehicle components, though it remains largely in research and development phases rather than widespread production use.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 34,739.4 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3200 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 14,815.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3987 | 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) | 0.3189 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1546 | eV/atom | — |