NbFe3
metalNbFe3 is an intermetallic compound combining niobium and iron in a fixed stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the family of refractory metal intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and emerging industrial interest, valued in applications requiring high-temperature strength, wear resistance, and magnetic properties where conventional steel or nickel-based superalloys may be insufficient. Engineers consider NbFe3 for specialized aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing contexts where the combination of refractory behavior and ferromagnetic characteristics offers advantages over standard iron-based alloys, though production scalability and cost remain considerations relative to established alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | — | - | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — | |
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | — | µV/K | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |