Ni₂GaNb is an intermetallic compound combining nickel with gallium and niobium elements, belonging to the semiconductor/intermetallic material class. This is a research-phase material studied for its potential in high-temperature structural applications and electronic devices where the combination of metallic and semiconducting properties may offer performance advantages. The material family represents an exploratory composition within ternary nickel-based systems, with potential relevance to aerospace and advanced electronics where enhanced strength-to-weight ratios or specific electronic functionality are sought.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 185.6 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 47.38 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01820 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3300 | eV/atom | — |