Ti2Nb is an intermetallic compound in the titanium-niobium system, representing a stoichiometric phase that combines the lightweight and corrosion resistance of titanium with niobium's high-temperature strength and stability. While primarily of research and development interest rather than a commodity material, Ti2Nb and related titanium-niobium intermetallics are investigated for applications requiring exceptional strength-to-weight ratios and thermal stability, particularly where conventional titanium alloys reach performance limits. Engineers consider these materials when designing next-generation aerospace structures, high-temperature fasteners, or specialized biomedical implants, though processing challenges and limited commercial availability currently restrict adoption compared to established Ti-6Al-4V or other conventional titanium alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.990 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.09320 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.09318 | eV/atom | — |