Ta9Ni2S6 is a tantalum-nickel sulfide intermetallic compound that combines a refractory metal (tantalum) with nickel and sulfur, creating a material with potential for high-temperature and corrosion-resistant applications. This is a research-stage material rather than a commodity alloy; compounds in this family are investigated for their hardness, thermal stability, and resistance to oxidation and chemical attack. Engineers would consider this material for extreme environments where conventional superalloys or stainless steels fall short, though commercial availability and standardized processing remain limited compared to established alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 19,201.5 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,741.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3806 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 106.4 | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.2624 | C/m² | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -14.74 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7741 | eV/atom | — |