YbNb

metal
· JVASP-129410· YbNb

YbNb is an intermetallic compound composed of ytterbium and niobium, representing a rare-earth–transition-metal system of interest primarily in research and development contexts rather than established industrial production. This material family is investigated for potential applications in high-temperature structural materials, superconducting systems, and specialized alloy development, where the combination of rare-earth and refractory metal properties may offer advantages in extreme environments or functional applications. Engineers would consider this compound in early-stage projects targeting advanced aerospace, energy, or materials research rather than in conventional engineering applications with mature supply chains.

high-temperature research materialsrare-earth intermetallic compoundssuperconductor researchadvanced alloy developmentaerospace materials investigationexperimental structural materials

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
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Density(ρ)
9.849
kg/m³—
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.8923
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
0.8923
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.