NbO
ceramic· NbO
Niobium monoxide (NbO) is a refractory ceramic compound belonging to the transition metal oxide family, characterized by high hardness and thermal stability. It is primarily investigated in materials research for high-temperature structural applications and as a constituent in advanced ceramic composites, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to established alternatives like alumina or zirconia. NbO is notable for its potential in extreme-environment applications where both mechanical robustness and resistance to oxidation at elevated temperatures are critical.
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Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 243.5 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 248.4 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2600 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 139.9 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 150.3 | GPa | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.002 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -2.210 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -2.175 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -2.121 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.