NbSiNi is a ternary intermetallic compound combining niobium, silicon, and nickel, belonging to the refractory metal alloy family. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for high-temperature structural applications where exceptional thermal stability and oxidation resistance are desired, particularly in aerospace propulsion systems and advanced engine components. The niobium-silicon-nickel system offers potential advantages over conventional superalloys in extreme thermal environments, though industrial adoption remains limited and the material is generally considered in the development or prototype stage for next-generation hypersonic and space applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 29,709.5 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 14,238.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2623 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6590 | eV/atom | — |