NbFe is an intermetallic compound combining niobium and iron, belonging to the refractory metal alloy family. It is primarily investigated in research and development contexts for high-temperature structural applications where exceptional stiffness and thermal stability are critical. This material class is notable for enabling operation in extreme environments where conventional steels and nickel-based superalloys reach their limits, though commercial deployment remains limited compared to mature alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 29,084.4 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,616.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3075 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.9680 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.07440 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.05603 | eV/atom | — |