Ni₆Nb₂ is an intermetallic compound in the nickel-niobium system, classified as a semiconductor material with potential for high-temperature and structural applications. This compound is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production, as intermetallic nickel-niobium phases are being explored for their combination of mechanical strength and thermal stability in advanced aerospace and energy systems. The material's appeal lies in its potential to offer improved performance at elevated temperatures compared to conventional nickel alloys, though adoption remains limited pending further processing and characterization advances.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 30,478.8 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 11,383.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00530 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3110 | eV/atom | — |