Niobium dihydride (NbH₂) is a metallic hydride compound formed by the absorption of hydrogen into niobium, belonging to the family of transition metal hydrides. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial use, with potential applications in hydrogen storage systems, energy conversion devices, and advanced materials research where the unique electronic and mechanical properties of metal hydrides are advantageous. NbH₂ is notable within the metal hydride family for its relatively high density and stiffness characteristics, making it an alternative candidate for applications requiring both hydrogen functionality and structural integrity compared to lighter hydride systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 176.7 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 76.00 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.519 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -8.870 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2156 | eV/atom | — |