NbCrGe is a refractory metal alloy combining niobium, chromium, and germanium, designed to deliver high-temperature strength and oxidation resistance in extreme service environments. This material belongs to the advanced refractory alloy family and is primarily of research and development interest, with potential applications in aerospace and high-temperature structural components where conventional superalloys reach their thermal limits. The addition of germanium to the Nb-Cr system is being explored to enhance mechanical properties and environmental durability, making it a candidate for next-generation propulsion systems and industrial thermal applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 195.7 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 196.8 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 95.14 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 92.91 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.091 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 6.710 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.04360 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2352 | eV/atom | — |