Be12Nb is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium and niobium, representing a research-phase material in the beryllium-refractory metal family. This material is investigated primarily for high-temperature structural applications where lightweight properties and elevated-temperature stability are critical, though industrial deployment remains limited due to beryllium's toxicity concerns and processing challenges. Engineers consider beryllium intermetallics like Be12Nb when designing aerospace or defense systems where extreme weight savings and thermal performance justify the material handling and cost constraints.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 133.2 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 133.2 | GPa | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.2294 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | Pa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.1152 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 137.8 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 137.8 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.950 | 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1436 | eV/atom | — |