Ni3Ge

metal
· Ni3Ge

Ni₃Ge is an intermetallic compound combining nickel and germanium, belonging to the family of nickel-based intermetallics used in high-performance structural and functional applications. While not a commodity material, it is primarily explored in research and specialized aerospace contexts for its potential as a strengthening phase in superalloys and high-temperature composites, offering favorable stiffness characteristics and thermal stability compared to conventional nickel alloys. Engineers consider Ni₃Ge when designing advanced materials requiring improved high-temperature creep resistance and mechanical properties at elevated service temperatures, particularly where precipitation strengthening or directional solidification strategies are employed.

Superalloy strengthening phaseHigh-temperature aerospace applicationsResearch/experimental compoundsPrecipitation-hardened compositesThermal barrier coatings developmentSingle-crystal blade reinforcement

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries
174.7
GPa—
↳
186.6
GPa—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.3100
-—
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries
84.22
GPa—
↳
83.24
GPa—
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Density(ρ)
8.990
kg/m³—
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries
0.000
eV—
↳
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-25.50
µV/K—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.01340
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.2583
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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.