NbRu

metal
· NbRu

NbRu is an intermetallic compound combining niobium and ruthenium, belonging to the refractory metal alloy family known for exceptional high-temperature stability and corrosion resistance. This material is primarily of research and development interest for aerospace and nuclear applications where extreme thermal environments and aggressive chemical exposure demand materials that maintain structural integrity beyond the limits of conventional superalloys. NbRu alloys are investigated as candidates for next-generation jet engine components, nuclear reactor systems, and hypersonic vehicle structures, offering potential advantages in specific strength and oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures compared to nickel-based superalloys.

aerospace propulsion systemshigh-temperature turbine applicationsnuclear reactor materialsrefractory metal researchhypersonic vehicle structuresoxidation-resistant coatings

Compliance & Regulations

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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)3 entries
34,398.1
ksi
34,398.1
ksi
34,527.7
ksi
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij)
Matrix (redacted)
1/GPa
Elastic Anisotropy(AU)
0.03723
-
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij)
Matrix (redacted)
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)2 entries
0.3960
-
0.4000
-
Shear Modulus(G)3 entries
7,691.2
ksi
7,691.2
ksi
7,412.9
ksi
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Density(ρ)
0.3608
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-0.6133
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.1709
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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