Niobium phosphate (NbPO₄) is an inorganic ceramic compound combining niobium and phosphate chemistry, primarily investigated in research contexts for its potential in ion-exchange, thermal management, and specialized structural applications. This material family is of interest in nuclear fuel processing, proton-conducting membranes, and high-temperature ceramics where its refractory stability and chemical durability offer advantages over conventional oxides. While not yet widely commercialized in commodity applications, NbPO₄ represents an emerging choice for engineers working on advanced ceramics in harsh chemical or thermal environments where selective ion transport or chemical resistance is critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.500 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.00100 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.5984 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.844 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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