NbGe2
metal· NbGe2
NbGe2 is an intermetallic compound combining niobium and germanium, belonging to the family of refractory metal germanides. This material is primarily of research and experimental interest, explored for advanced applications requiring high-temperature stability and specific electronic or mechanical properties that differ from conventional alloys. Industrial adoption remains limited, but the niobium-germanium system is investigated for potential use in high-temperature structural applications, semiconductor device research, and specialized coating systems where refractory characteristics and controlled thermal expansion are valuable.
high-temperature structural researchintermetallic compoundsrefractory applicationssemiconductor materials researchthermal barrier investigationsadvanced materials development
Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 20,634.1 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 27.56 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 15,234.8 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 15.95 | ksi | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2856 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 20.81 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2861 | eV/atom | — |
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