YNb

metal

· JVASP-129409· YNb

YNb is an yttrium-niobium intermetallic compound belonging to the refractory metal family, characterized by high melting point and potential for high-temperature applications. While primarily investigated in research contexts rather than widely commercialized, YNb and related rare-earth/refractory metal systems are explored for extreme-environment structural applications where conventional superalloys reach their thermal limits. The material represents a potential avenue for next-generation aerospace and energy systems requiring materials that maintain strength at elevated temperatures.

High-temperature structural applicationsAerospace propulsion researchRefractory metal researchIntermetallic compound developmentAdvanced energy systems

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.2343	lb/in³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.5033	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.5033	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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YNb

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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