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The Thermodynamic Properties of Niobium

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The thermodynamic properties of niobium have been evaluated to 5200 K. Selected values include an enthalpy of sublimation of 732 ± 10 kJ/mol at 298.15 K and a boiling point at one atmosphere pressure of 5197 K.

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Arblaster, J.W. The Thermodynamic Properties of Niobium. J. Phase Equilib. Diffus. 38, 707–722 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11669-017-0557-4

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